According to traditional social learning theory, children acquire gender roles by observing models. Children then

A. pick models that are powerful and nurturing.
B. avoid patterning themselves after peers.
C. always pick the same-sex parent.
D. focus only on indirect teaching by parents.


Answer: A

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