Kiara is a 5-year-old girl who stays with her grandparents and parents. In the context of gender schema theory, which of the following occupations is she most likely to choose when asked about what she would like to be when she grows up?

A) an investment banker, just like her grandfather
B) a mechanical engineer, just like her elder brother
C) a kindergarten teacher, just like her mother
D) a marketing manager, just like her father

According to gender schema theory, children develop gender schemas or mental frameworks about what activities and careers are appropriate and expected for males and females. As Kiara is a young girl, she is most likely to choose an occupation that is associated with females, hence the most likely choice would be to become a kindergarten teacher like her mother. Options A, B, and D are more male-dominated occupations and are less likely to be chosen by Kiara.