James is 7 years old and appears much more attuned to the "scripts" for gender- appropriate behaviour than his older siblings.Why would this likely be the case?
A)James is in the early phase of the preoperational stage of development.
B)James is establishing his own likes and dislikes.
C)James is establishing his own gender identity.
D)James is experiencing identity versus role confusion.

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James is likely in the process of establishing his own gender identity, which involves understanding and internalizing societal expectations for how boys and girls should behave. This is a normal developmental process, and younger children may be more attuned to these gender "scripts" than older children who have had more time to establish their own individual identities. The other options (A, B, and D) do not directly address the issue of gender identity.

James Is 7 Years Old and Appears Much More Attuned