Which of the following is an example of the social learning theory of gender development?
a) Logan was confused when he met a woman who was taller than his father. He stated “You can’t be a girl—you’re too tall.”
b) Brent first chose a fairy costume for preschool dramatic playtime after watching his big sister dress up as a fairy for Halloween. However, his preschool playmates told him, “that’s a girl outfit,” so he changed his mind and put on the fireman suit.
c) Kelly was frustrated that the only t-shirts for girls were in pastel colors.
d) To encourage girls to consider science careers, the engineering club from a local college began offering presentations to elementary schools.
b) Brent first chose a fairy costume for preschool dramatic playtime after watching his big sister dress up as a fairy for Halloween. However, his preschool playmates told him, “that’s a girl outfit,” so he changed his mind and put on the fireman suit.
Correct. Social learning theory focuses on observational learning and reinforcement, both of which are represented in Brent’s scenario.
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