Gender schema theory proposes that gender differences have to do with children's tendency to:
A) gather information about the appropriate objects and behaviour for their own sex to the detriment of the objects and behaviour of the opposite sex.
B) identify with the same-sex parent as a result of a sexual attraction toward the opposite-sex parent.
C) be reinforced and rewarded for displaying gender-appropriate behaviours.
D) spend more time in gender-appropriate contexts.

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Gender schema theory suggests that children develop gender schemas, which are mental frameworks for organizing gender-related information. Children tend to gather information about the appropriate objects and behaviors for their own sex, and this can lead to a gender bias in their thinking and behavior. They may ignore or devalue information that does not fit with their gender schema, and this can result in gender differences in interests, activities, and attitudes. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Gender Schema Theory Proposes That Gender Differences Have to Do