Wanda is given the chance to play with a Spider-man action figure and a mermaid doll. She is later asked to remember details about these toys. According to the gender schema view of sex-role development, which of the following results is MOST likely to occur?

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According to the gender schema theory, children are more likely to remember information that aligns with their gender schemas. Since mermaid dolls are more traditionally associated with female gender roles, Wanda is more likely to remember details about the mermaid doll.

Wanda Is Given the Chance to Play with a Spider-Man