Children begin to prefer sex-typed toys between the ages of
A)4 and 5 months.
B)6 and 8 months.
C)10 and 12 months.
D)12 and 18 months.

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Between the ages of 12 and 18 months, children begin to develop a sense of gender identity and start to form gender stereotypes. This is when they start to show a preference for toys that are typically associated with their own gender, such as dolls for girls and trucks for boys. Prior to this age, infants and young children tend to be interested in a variety of toys regardless of whether they are considered "boy" or "girl" toys.

Children Begin to Prefer Sex-Typed Toys Between the Ages of