Dr Segal, a Developmental Psychologist, Contends That Gender Roles Develop

Multiple Choice

Dr. Segal, a developmental psychologist, contends that gender roles develop because young children observe others modeling particular gender-appropriate behaviors. She also thinks that the children are rewarded when they behave accordingly and punished when they don't. Dr. Segal's views are most consistent with the _____ of gender-role development.

A) cognitive development theory
B) evolutionary theory
C) gender-schema theory
D) social learning theory