Ben sees a group of girls playing in the sand and decides that playing in the sand is for girls. Ben's behavior illustrates the concept of _____.

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Ben's behavior illustrates gender-schema theory, which suggests that children learn about what is considered appropriate behavior for each gender within their culture and adjust their behavior accordingly. In this case, Ben is using his observations to form a schema about gender-appropriate activities.

Ben Sees a Group of Girls Playing in the Sand