Five-year-old John is shown two toys. He is told the first toy, a type of machine that he has never before seen, is "for girls." He is told the second toy, a type of kitchen apparatus that he has never before seen, is "for boys." John is MOST likely to play with

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At five years old, children are still developing their understanding of gender norms and may be influenced by these societal expectations. However, studies have shown that young children are attracted to toys based on their interests and preferences, rather than their gender labeling. Additionally, because both toys are new to John, he may be equally interested in both, but given the gender labeling, he may feel more comfortable playing with the kitchen apparatus as it has been labeled "for boys." Therefore, it is most likely that John will choose to play with the kitchen apparatus.

Five-Year-Old John Is Shown Two Toys