According to Kohlberg, children learn their gender through

A. imitation of adult models, reinforcement for acceptable behaviors, and punishment for socially inappropriate behaviors.
B. their own active mental classification and organization of behavior to be consistent with that cognitive image.
C. identification with the same-sex parent.
D. maturation and hormonal changes due to puberty.


Answer: B

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