Brianne is playing with one of her dolls pretending to be a nurse.Her parents praise her for being so helpful and nurturing.Which theory would say the parents praise might act as a reward, fostering feminine behavior on the part of Brianne?
A)attachment theory
B)schema theory
C)social learning theory
D)humanistic theory

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The social learning theory suggests that individuals learn behavior through observing and imitating others, as well as receiving rewards or punishments for certain behaviors. In this scenario, Brianne's parents' praise for her feminine and nurturing behavior may act as a reward, leading her to continue exhibiting those behaviors in the future.

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