Florence, a 4-year-old girl is shown an unfamiliar toy and told that all little girls like this toy, she will like the toy less than if she was told that all little boys like the unfamiliar toy.

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This statement is incorrect. There is no evidence to suggest that Florence's liking of an unfamiliar toy is influenced by the gender of children who like the toy. The statement made in the question is a stereotype and should not be applied to all children.

Florence, a 4-Year-Old Girl Is Shown an Unfamiliar Toy and Told