Sidorowicz and Lunney (1980) asked adults to play with a 10-month-old infant they did not know.Some were told that the infant was female while others were told the infant was male.All were given a rubber football, a doll, and a teething ring to play with.What did the researchers find with regard to how the adults played with the infant?

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The researchers found that the adults played with the child using the toys they thought were appropriate for the named sex. In other words, if they were told the infant was female, they were more likely to play with the doll than if they were told the infant was male. This suggests that adults have certain expectations and stereotypes about what types of toys are appropriate for boys versus girls, and they may unconsciously reinforce these stereotypes when interacting with infants.

Sidorowicz and Lunney (1980) Asked Adults to Play with a 10-Month-Old