Because he believes that crying is a feminine trait,14-year-old George has difficulty admitting that a movie makes him tearful.His experience best illustrates the impact of

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George's difficulty admitting his emotional response to a movie is a result of his gender schema, or the set of beliefs and expectations he has about what is masculine and feminine. In George's case, his gender schema includes the belief that crying is a feminine trait, which makes it difficult for him to openly express his emotions. The other choices (A, B, and D) do not directly apply to the given scenario.

Because He Believes That Crying Is a Feminine Trait,14-Year-Old George