In a Study in Which Children Played with Gender-Neutral Gadgets

Multiple Choice

In a study in which children played with gender-neutral gadgets, some of which were labeled as "boy toys" and some of which were labeled as "girl toys," boys played more with "boy gadgets," and girls played more with "girl gadgets." A week later, both the boys and the girls remembered which toys were associated with each sex. This evidence most strongly supports the importance of _____ in learning and remembering new information.

A) gender schemas
B) reinforcement and punishment
C) modeling and observation
D) genetic influences