At a recent viewing of the latest Hollywood blockbuster, LaToya and Ronald shared an awkward moment. LaToya, deeply moved by the story line, began to cry during the movie, while Ronald sat twiddling his thumbs wondering when the movie would finally be
over. Afterward, while they were discussing their different reactions, Ronald said "Well, girls always cry at sappy movies. That's why guys really hate those kinds of shows." Ronald is demonstrating that he holds very deep gender __________.
a. roles
b. stereotypes
c. mores
d. schemas
Answer: B
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