Discuss the Method and Findings of Albert Bandura's Classic "Bobo

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Essay

Discuss the method and findings of Albert Bandura's classic "Bobo doll" experiment. What important distinction did this experiment demonstrate?

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Definitions:

Gender Role Socialization

is the process through which individuals learn the gender norms and expectations culturally associated with their sex, influencing their behaviors, attitudes, and identity.

Masculine

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles traditionally associated with boys and men, often in contrast to femininity.

Feminine

Attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls as determined by societal or cultural norms.

Rites of Passage

Cultural ceremonies that mark the transition from one stage of life to another.