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April 16, 2010
Strange But True!
Q. Is it biology or early upbringing that contributes more to our sense of being a girl or a boy?
A. Male and female behavior is often different and to some degree socialization is the key, says Laura Freberg in “Discovering Biological Psychology.” But don't underestimate the importance of biology: Children begin to prefer sex-typed toys (vehicles and dolls) as early as age 12-18 months, well before they begin thinking of particular toys as “male” or “female.”
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