A little girl's knowledge that she is a girl, and a little boy's knowledge that he is a boy is called ________.
A) gender-role awareness
B) gender constancy
C) gender identity
D) sexual orientation

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Gender identity refers to a child's knowledge and understanding of their gender, including whether they are a boy or a girl. Gender-role awareness refers to a child's understanding of the traditional roles and expectations associated with their gender, while gender constancy refers to the understanding that one's gender remains the same regardless of superficial changes. Sexual orientation refers to the gender(s) that a person is attracted to.

A Little Girl's Knowledge That She Is a Girl, and a Little