Which of the following preschool children is most likely to show strong gender-typing?

A) Leila, whose mother works full time outside the home
B) Jim, who lives with his divorced mother
C) Jacob, whose father becomes upset when he plays with dolls
D) Marla, whose father includes his wife in all major decisions

Gender-typing

The process by which a child becomes aware of their gender and thus behaves accordingly by adopting values and attributes of members of the sex that they identify as their own.

Divorced Mother

A woman who has legally terminated her marriage and may be facing the challenges of raising children post-divorce.

Plays With Dolls

Refers to the activity often associated with children where they engage in imaginative play using dolls as characters.