Which theory says children learn to act in a masculine or feminine manner because they are rewarded for doing so?
A)attachment theory
B)psychoanalytic theory
C)social learning theory
D)humanistic theory

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Social learning theory suggests that children learn to act in a masculine or feminine manner through observation and imitation of the behaviors of others, and through the rewards and punishments for those behaviors. In this way, gender roles and behaviors are learned through socialization and reinforcement.

Which Theory Says Children Learn to Act in a Masculine