Regarding the social learning theorists' view of personality and gender,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) From birth onward, children are labeled as boys or girls and encouraged to learn sex-appropriate behavior.
B) Imitation refers to the child's emotional attachment to admired adults.
C) Many "male" or "female" traits come from children's attempts to imitate a same-sex parent with whom they identify.
D) The learning of sex-appropriate behaviors takes place vicariously as well as directly.

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Imitation in the social learning theory does not necessarily refer to emotional attachment to admired adults, but rather the process of observing and replicating behaviors that are seen in others, whether they are admired or not.

Regarding the Social Learning Theorists' View of Personality and Gender,which