other explanations of gender development : social learning

Question 1

social learning theory

Answer 1

• acknowledges the role that social contest plays in development and states that behaviour is learned form others
• draws attention to the influence of environment in shaping gender behaviour

Question 2

direct reinforcement

Answer 2

• children are more likely to be reinforced for demonstrating behaviour that is stereotypically gender appropriate
• boys may be encouraged to be more active whilst girls are rewarded for being passive