Although gender is not inherent in inanimate objects or in behaviors, we treat many objects and behaviors as if they were masculine or feminine. This cognitive organization of the world according to gender is referred to as

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The cognitive organization of the world according to gender is referred to as a gender schema. This schema can influence our perception and interpretation of objects and behaviors, leading to gender stereotyping and sex typing. The options A, B and D are related to gender schema, but they do not accurately describe the concept as a whole.

Although Gender Is Not Inherent in Inanimate Objects or in Behaviors