Gender (Ch.5): Theories Flashcards
People learn attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors through social interaction.
Social learning theory
In social learning theory, _ results from _, _, _, and _.
Learning, reinforcement, observation, imitation, modeling
_ occurs when we receive direct/indirect rewards/punishments for particular gender role behaviors.
Reinforcement
Children learn gender roles by watching what “role models” in their family do. Describes _, _ and _.
Observation, Imitation, modeling
Children acquire female/male values on their own by thinking, reasoning, and interpreting information in their environment. Describes which theory?
Cognitive development theory
Cognitive development theory emphasizes _ _.
Interpreting information