Social learning theory of gender development Flashcards

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Social learning theory

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Gender behaviours learned in a social context through observing and imitating significant others

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Direct reinforcement role in gender development

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Children repeat gender behaviours that are rewarded and avoid those that are punished = differential reinforcement

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Indirect (vicarious) reinforcement role in gender development

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Children observe consequences of gender behaviour, imitate those with favourable outcome, avoid those that are punished

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Identification role in gender development

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The child attaches to role models who display gender appropriate behaviour

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Modelling role in gender development

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  • Precise demonstration of a behaviour that may be imitated by an observer
  • Imitates/models behaviour, especially same-sex models
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Mediational processes

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Attention
Retention
Motor reproduction
Motivation

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Social learning theory of gender development Evaluation points- Research support

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STRENGTH

Differential reinforcement- babies dressed as boys or girls given gender-related toys
(Smith and Lloyd)

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Social learning theory of gender development Evaluation points- Research support counterpoint

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LIMITATION

Differential reinforcement not always the cause, adults reinforce to pre-existing differences in boys and girls (e.g. boys being innately more active)

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Social learning theory of gender development Evaluation points- Cultural changes

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STRENGTH

Androgyny more common now in many cultures, can be explained by less ‘punishment’ and more reinforcement (SLT not biology)

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Social learning theory of gender development Evaluation points- No developmental sequence

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LIMITATION

Not reflected in SLT where learning is the same at any age, conflicts with e.g. Kohlberge

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