Dodge's Social Information Processing Theory Emphasizes the Role of ___________

question 23

Multiple Choice

Dodge's social information processing theory emphasizes the role of ___________ in explaining how children may eventually engage in aggressive behavior.

• A) culture
• B) cognition
• C) modeling
• D) observational learning

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Definitions:

Gender Typing

The process by which a child becomes aware of their gender and thus behaves accordingly by adopting values and attributes of members of the sex that they identify with.

Sexual Orientation

Sexual orientation is an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes.

Gender Typing

The process by which a child becomes aware of their gender and thus behaves accordingly by adopting values and attributes deemed appropriate for their biological sex.

Puberty

The period of sexual maturation, during which a person becomes capable of reproducing.