Social Cognitive Theory of Gender Attributes Psychological Differences Between Men

question 69

Multiple Choice

Social cognitive theory of gender attributes psychological differences between men and women to

• A) observation, imitation, and the rewarding and punishment of gender-appropriate and gender inappropriate behavior experienced by children.
• B) the degree of success with which one navigates certain discontinuous psychosocial crises.
• C) the degree of identification with the same-sex parent.
• D) naturally selected historical roles.

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