Social learning theory proposes that gender typing results because
a. children are rewarded for gender-appropriate behavior and punished for gender-inappropriate behavior.
b. children learn about gender through conversations with their peers.
c. gender is a relevant schema in our culture.
d. chromosomes and hormones inevitably lead to gender-consistent behavior.
Question 2The theory of gender typing that emphasizes how children learn gender-related behaviors is known as
a. psychoanalytic theory.
b. essentialism.
c. evolutionary psychology.
d. social learning theory.
Question 3Suppose that you meet an infant who is dressed in gender-neutral clothing, and the infant's father tells you that the infant is named Robert. The social constructionist perspective would argue that
a. you will construct a gender-neutral infant, neither extremely masculine or extremely feminine.
b. you will adjust your thinking so that Robert's appearance and actions seem more masculine.
c. you will perceive Robert to be an exception to the rule about boys having masculine characteristics.
d. you will reinforce Robert for his gender-inappropriate behaviors.
Question 4The social constructionist view is best supported by the finding that
a. we see feminine behavior in infants we believe are female and masculine behavior in infants we believe are male.
b. chromosomal patterns and hormones are the primary determinants of social behaviors.
c. atypical prenatal development can be easily corrected with hormonal treatment.
d. strangers treat boys and girls more similarly than parents do.
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