Social Learning Theory Emphasizes That

question 77

Multiple Choice

Social learning theory emphasizes that

• A) observation and imitation play a crucial role in the development of gender identity.
• B) children will exhibit only those gender-linked behaviors for which they themselves have been directly rewarded.
• C) children will not develop a clear gender identity if the same-sex parent is absent from the home.
• D) all of these statements are true.

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