Question

Karen is often praised for gender-typical behavior. Her parents make statements like "Karen you are such a good girl when you play with your doll." Gender researchers would use this as a support for what theory of gender development?

Answer 1

Answer: social cognitive theory.

Explanation:

Albert Bandura’s social cognitive theory of gender role development and functioning affirms that gender roles are learned through observation and imitation. Rewards, which can be simple actions such as Karen being praised for playing with dolls, and punishments encourage the acceptance of gender-appropriate and gender-inappropriate conduct.