When elementary school children are free to choose whomever they wish to play with, the most consistent finding is that they will choose
a. same sex playmates.
b. opposite sex playmates.
c. either same sex or opposite sex playmates equally often.
d. whatever playmates they believe their teachers or parents wish for them to play with.
Question 2
Beliefs about sex differences sometimes are supported by research and sometimes are not. Which of the following gender stereotypes is not supported by research?
a. Males tend to be more physically aggressive than females.
b. Sex differences are usually small, with lots of overlap between the sexes.
c. Males tend to exhibit more dominance seeking than females.
d. Females tend to be more sociable and prosocial than males.
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