Which of the following is revealed by meta-analyses of parental treatment of children?

A) Overall, parents treat children similarly across gender.
B) Mothers are likely to encourage gender-typed play and activities.
C) Fathers stereotype more than mothers.
D) No conclusions can be made.

Meta-Analyses

A statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to derive a more precise estimate of the effect size or outcomes.

Parental Treatment

The manner in which parents interact with, care for, and discipline their children, which can vary widely depending on cultural, social, and individual factors.

Gender-Typed

Attribution of qualities, behaviors, and roles that are culturally associated with one gender.