Ten-Year-Old Melinda Is a Skilled Lacrosse Player

Ten-year-old Melinda is a skilled lacrosse player. All other lacrosse players in her neighbourhood are boys. When she asks to play what is likely to be the outcome, based on the research discussed in the textbook?

A) They will mock her and say no.
B) They will mock her but say yes.
C) They will feel threatened, say no, and try to beat her up.
D) They will accept her because of her skills and be unconcerned that she is a girl.