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?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The researchers found that adults played with the child using the toys they thought were appropriate for their sex. This means that if they were told the infant was female, they were more likely to play with the doll, and if they were told the infant was male, they were more likely to play with the football. This suggests that adults have gendered expectations and stereotypes about appropriate toys for boys and girls, even when playing with very young infants.

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