Little girls are typically rewarded for being quiet and obedient, whereas little boys are often rewarded for being athletic and tough. As a result, children are more likely to repeat the behaviors that have been reinforced, and gender differences in behavior develop. Which theory best explains this phenomenon?
A. social learning theory
B. cognitive-developmental theory
C. gender schema theory
D. psychoanalytic theory
A. social learning theory
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