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The Journal of Genetic Psychology
Research and Theory on Human Development
Volume 141, 1982 - Issue 1
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Sex-Role Preference in Young Children: What are We Measuring?

Jane A. Goldman Human Development and Family Relations Program, The University of Connecticut
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Janet Smith Human Development and Family Relations Program, The University of Connecticut
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Janet Smith Human Development and Family Relations Program, The University of Connecticut
Pages 83-92 | Received 21 Sep 1980, Published online: 18 Sep 2012

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