Once children know that there are two gender categories and have developed a core gender identity, they pay more attention to ________ models than to ________ models.

A) same-gender; other-gender
B) preschool-aged; adult
C) gender-neutral; gender-typed
D) adult; gender-neutral

Core Gender Identity

An individual's fundamental sense of themselves as male, female, a blend of both, or neither, often developed early in life.

Same-Gender

Relating to or involving individuals of the same sex.

Other-Gender

A term used to refer to genders other than the one a person identifies with, especially in contexts discussing gender diversity and inclusivity.