According to Social Learning Theory, What Is Thought to Play

question 25

Multiple Choice

According to social learning theory, what is thought to play the strongest role in the acquisition of gender-role preferences in toddlers and preschool children?

• A)differential reinforcement of spontaneous behaviours
• B)positive reinforcement for correct behaviours
• C)imitation of same-sex peer models
• D)direct tuition by siblings

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Definitions:

Stimulus-Response Relationships

Stimulus-Response Relationships describe the connection between a specific environmental trigger (stimulus) and the behavior or reaction (response) it elicits.

Neural Circuitry

The complex network of interconnected neurons that underlie the functioning of the nervous system.

Learning Styles

Theories that suggest individuals differ in how they best acquire information, often categorized into visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning modalities.

Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)

A long-lasting increase in signal transmission between two neurons, thought to be a cellular mechanism underlying learning and memory.