Passage 2 suggests that some scholars construct "a contrasting picture of the cultures of boys and girls" (lines 77-78) by studying children whose .

Readiness to interact with strangers is apparent

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Demand for approval from adults is particularly strong

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Rebellion against authority results in creative behavior

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Personalities are highly idiosyncratic

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Actions correspond to a narrow preconception of behavior

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Solution

The correct option is E Actions correspond to a narrow preconception of behavior
The second passage states that some scholars present a "contrasting picture of the cultures of boys and girls" by only and only studying children whose behavior confirms to gender stereotypical patterns: like boys taking interest in building something and girls taking better care of younger siblings. Thus, in this context, E is the best answer to the given question.

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