Sebastian Is Constructing His Understanding of the World

question 61

Multiple Choice

Sebastian is constructing his understanding of the world. He sees that in his house his mother cooks meals and his father cleans up afterwards. Now, after dinner, Sebastian is likely to pick up the dishes. This behavior would be predicted by the __________ explanation of gender development.

• A) cognitive
• B) social learning
• C) psychodynamic
• D) behavioral

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Definitions:

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

Cognitive Skills

Mental abilities involved in processing information, understanding concepts, and solving problems.

Maturation

The process of development in which an individual matures or reaches full functionality and growth, often referring to physical, psychological, or emotional development.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture and society to function as its members.