Question

a child notices that on saturdays, their mother focuses on cleaning inside, doing the dishes, and washing laundry for the family. meanwhile, their dad works outside mowing and changing the oil in the car. which theory would point to this as a key way the child learned gender roles? a cognitive theory b evolutionary theory c social learning theory d feminist and queer theory

Explanation:

Social learning theory posits that individuals learn behaviors, including gender - related behaviors, through observation and imitation of others. In this case, the child is observing the gender - specific tasks of their mother and father, which aligns with social learning theory. Cognitive theory focuses on mental processes like perception and problem - solving; evolutionary theory on biological and evolutionary reasons for behavior; and feminist and queer theory on challenging gender norms and power relations rather than simple learning through observation.

Answer:

C. Social learning theory