You are reading an article in a popular magazine. The article is on gender roles. As you read, you notice a statement that doesn't seem to be correct. Which is the incorrect statement?
A. Gender roles are learned according to the social learning theory.
B. There are rules and knowledge about what are inappropriate gender behaviors.
C. Parents seldom reward children for their behaviors when they match traditional gender roles.
D. The cognitive development theory argues that children play an active role in their own gender role development.
Answer: C
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