assumes that children learn gender-linked behaviors by observing and imitating others, as well as through the rewards and punishments they receive for their imitation.

Social Learning Theory

Social Learning Theory is the theory that children, as they grow older, learn gender-linked behaviors through observation and direction of their parents, teachers, and peers.

For example, if a young boy was found crying, and his peers made fun of his for crying by saying that "only girls cry," then he would learn that behavior. In this case, social learning theory explains that he is learning gender-linked behavior through his peers' instruction.

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