Which of the following statements about gender as a factor in occupational choice is true?

A. Gender-typing in occupational choice has diminished to such an extent that gender is no longer a significant influence.
B. Fewer boys than girls take physics and computer science.
C. Although gender-typing in occupational choice has declined considerably, some counselors still steer boys and girls to gender-typed careers.
D. Recent studies have found increasingly significant gender differences in mathematical and verbal abilities.

Answer: C

Psychology

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