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 adults played with the child using the toys they thought were appropriate for their sex. This suggests that adults have preconceived ideas about gender roles and may limit the types of toys and activities they engage in with infants based on their perceived gender.

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