Recent research indicates that children who spend more time in same-gender groups show greater increases in gender-related behaviors over time than children who spend less time in same-gender groups.This process is referred to as the

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The process described in the question is the social dosage effect, which refers to the idea that the more time individuals spend in a particular situation or group, the greater the impact that situation or group will have on their behavior. In this case, children who spend more time in same-gender groups are more likely to adopt gender-related behaviors associated with their gender, leading to the observed increase over time.

Recent Research Indicates That Children Who Spend More Time in Same-Gender