Theories Based on Social Learning Theory Posit That Most Boys

question 81

Multiple Choice

Theories based on social learning theory posit that most boys might adopt traditional male gender roles because they receive social reinforcers for imitating male role models.By contrast,Freud's psychosexual theory states that boys resolve their unconscious castration anxiety,known as the _____,by adopting traditional male gender roles.In evaluating these theories,the social learning theory is preferred because it is _____.

• A)genital stage;falsifiable
• B)phallic stage;more general
• C)Oedipus complex;more parsimonious
• D)psychosexual complex;testable

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Definitions:

Insecure-resistant Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by anxiety and uncertainty in relationships, often resulting from inconsistent caregiver responses.

Reciprocal Relationship

A mutual relationship in which two or more entities or individuals exchange goods, services, or sentiments equally.

Bowlby's Phases

Stages of attachment development identified by John Bowlby, including pre-attachment, attachment-in-the-making, clear-cut attachment, and formation of reciprocal relationships.

Daycare

A service that provides care and supervision for children, typically while their guardians are at work or otherwise engaged.