Research indicates that when girls are exposed to unusually high levels of ________ prenatally, they are more likely to display stereotypical male behaviours.

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Androgens are male hormones, including testosterone, that can impact fetal development and lead to masculinization of the brain. This can result in increased likelihood of stereotypical male behaviors in girls. Estrogen, on the other hand, is a female hormone that plays a different role in fetal development. Toxins is too broad of a term and not specific to this scenario.

Research Indicates That When Girls Are Exposed to Unusually High