News anchor Barbie (left) and computer engineer Barbie are arranged for a photo at the New York Toy Fair in 2010. A new study published January 26, 2017, in the journal Science suggests that girls as young as 6 can be led to believe that men are inherently smarter and more talented than women, making them less motivated to pursue novel activities and ambitious careers. AP Photo/Mark LennihanBy Associated Press, adapted by Newsela staffRecommended ForMiddle School – High SchoolWords808Text Level8Published2/2/2017This content isn't available for Newsela Lite.