According to research noted in your textbook, children as young as __________ year(s) of age already demonstrate a preference for different types of toys, even if they have been exposed only to gender-neutral toys or have had equal access to toys commonly associated with both genders.

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Answer:

According to research noted in your textbook, children as young as one year(s) of age already demonstrate a preference for different types of toys,

Explanation:

Researchers have shown that by age one* , children show clear preferences for gender-consistent toys (eg trucks for boys, dolls for girls). This occurs even if they have only been exposed to gender-neutral toys, or had equal access to both “boys” and “girls” toys.

*G. Alexander, J Saenz,  Early androgens, activity levels and toy choices of children in the second year of life, Hormones and Behavior 62(4):500-4