Social Learning Explanation of Gender Development (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Explains behaviour via direct/indirect reinforcement + cognition

Boys & girls encouraged to show distinct gender behaviours

Learning by observing others' consequences

Child emotionally attaches to 'like me' role model

Demonstration of behaviour child imitates

Attention, retention, motivation, motor reproduction

Adults treat babies differently based on perceived gender

Changes in social expectations & cultural norms reinforced

Active imitation occurs later, not from birth

Biological differences reinforced by social interaction