Sociologist Cynthia Fuchs Epstein argues that deceptive distinctions are those sex differences that arise out of the roles individuals occupy,rather than from some innate force.Which of the following is NOT an example of deceptive distinctions?

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The other options reflect deceptive distinctions, where individuals are expected to behave in certain ways based on their roles, such as a nurse being nurturing and emotive or a Supreme Court judge being rational and restrained. However, a cheerleader acting unanimated and unenthusiastic is not a deceptive distinction because the role of a cheerleader typically involves being energetic and enthusiastic, so this behavior would be counter to the expectations of the role.

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