Segal, a Developmental Psychologist, Contends That Gender Roles Develop Because

question 58

Multiple Choice

Segal, a developmental psychologist, contends that gender roles develop because young children observe others modeling particular gender-appropriate behaviors. She also thinks that the children are rewarded when they behave accordingly and punished when they don't. Dr. Segal's views are most consistent with the _____ theory of gender-role development.

• A)cognitive development
• B)evolutionary
• C)gender-schema
• D)social learning

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