When little Billy first meets his new babysitter,Tanya,Billy assumes that Tanya is male because she has short hair and is wearing a football jersey.Billy's mistake was most likely
Due to a mismatch between his own gender ________ and Tanya's gender ________.

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Billy's mistake was due to a mismatch between his own gender schema (his cognitive framework that includes his understanding of what behaviors, activities, and appearances are typically associated with each gender) and Tanya's gender expression (the way she presents her gender through her appearance and behavior).

When Little Billy First Meets His New Babysitter,Tanya,Billy Assumes That