In the Jack-in-the-Box study by Condry and Condry, what influenced how the baby was perceived by the participants?

In the Jack-in-the-Box study by Condry and Condry, the name given to the baby played a crucial role in how participants perceived its behavior. The study demonstrated how gender stereotypes influence interpretation and evaluations of children's behavior based on societal expectations. When participants were told the baby was named either "David" or "Dana," their descriptions and interpretations of the baby's actions varied significantly depending on the perceived gender associated with the name. This highlights how labels and societal constructs can shape our perceptions and biases, reflecting broader themes in social psychology regarding gender role expectations.