Abby is three years-old. Abby and her mother meet friends for lunch at a neighbourhood coffee shop. In the coffee shop the owner has designated a children's play area, in which there are many toy trucks, cars, and several dolls to play with. Research on the development of sex-typing indicates that Abby most likely

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Research on the development of sex-typing suggests that children as young as Abby often show preferences for toys that are culturally associated with their gender. By the age of three, many children have internalized societal norms and expectations about gender-appropriate behavior and toys, leading Abby to likely choose a doll, perceiving it as a girl's toy.

Abby Is Three Years-Old