Overall, parents and other adults tend to encourage boys to engage in _____ behaviors and encourage girls to engage in _____ behaviors.

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According to research, parents and other adults tend to encourage boys to engage in instrumental behaviors such as being competitive, independent, and assertive, while they encourage girls to engage in expressive behaviors such as being nurturing, sensitive, and emotional. This reinforces traditional gender roles and expectations.

Overall, Parents and Other Adults Tend to Encourage Boys to Engage