Sam tells himself, "I'm really upset about my parents' divorce, but I need to put on a 'tough guy' front so my friends don't think I'm a crybaby." This situation illustrates as a factor contributing to gender differences.
A)cultural mismatch
B)self-socialization
C)hormonal differences
D)resilience

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Sam's self-talk and decision to hide his emotions in order to fit gender norms is an example of self-socialization, where individuals internalize societal expectations about gender and incorporate them into their own sense of self.

Sam Tells Himself, "I'm Really Upset About My Parents' Divorce