Social Learning Theory Applied to Gender Development

• What psychological approach is discussed in this class regarding gender?

  Social learning theory
• What does social learning theory suggest about behavior?

  We learn behavior through experience with the world
• What is the process of socialization in children?

  Learning norms and values of society
• How do children learn to imitate gendered behavior according to social learning theory?

  By observing rewarded behavior in others
• What is differential reinforcement in social learning theory?

  Different behaviors are rewarded based on sex
• Who are considered role models in social learning theory?

  Older children, friends, or parents
• What are live models in social learning theory?

  Real-life role models like siblings
• What are symbolic models in social learning theory?

  Media characters like storybook figures
• What factors increase the likelihood of imitation of models?

  Identification with the model's gender and age
• What are the mediational processes in social learning theory?

  Attention, retention, reproduction, motivation
• How does social learning theory explain the imitation of gendered behavior?

  Through attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation
• What was the aim of Smith and Lloyd's study?

  To investigate differential reinforcement in play
• What did Smith and Lloyd find regarding toy choice?

  Boys received masculine toys, girls received feminine toys
• How were the babies dressed in Smith and Lloyd's study?

  In sex-appropriate or crossed sex names and clothes
• What does the study by Rust suggest about sibling influence on gender behavior?

  Older siblings shape gender behavior in younger children
• What correlation did Rust find regarding older siblings?

  Older brothers lead to more masculine behavior
• How do cultural stereotypes affect gender roles?

  They vary and are passed down generations
• What role does media play in shaping gender roles?

  It reinforces and reflects cultural ideals
• What did Margret Mead's research reveal about gender roles?

  Gender roles can vary significantly across cultures
• What did Furnham and Mak's study find about gender roles in advertisements?

  Women shown in dependent roles, men in authority
• What was the European Parliament's resolution regarding media stereotypes?

  To avoid stereotypical portrayals of genders
• What did Eisend's research indicate about gender stereotypes in ads?

  Ads reflect societal changes in gender roles
• What is a significant criticism of social learning theory?

  It struggles to explain atypical gender development
• How does social learning theory view cross-sex gendered behavior?

  It struggles to explain why it occurs
• What does the evidence suggest about traditional gender roles?

  They are influenced by both biology and culture
• How can psychological understanding of social learning lead to interventions?

  By promoting positive role models in media
• What changes are seen in modern gender roles?

  Less strict roles and more gender-neutral options
• What does social learning theory explain about the maintenance of gender roles?

  It shows how behaviors are reinforced over time
• What is the relationship between social learning theory and changing gender roles?

  It explains how new behaviors can be adopted
• What is the significance of the question about ending traditional gender roles?

  It may involve political rather than psychological factors
• What additional resources are available for students on Patreon?

  Bonus gender tutorial videos
• What is the focus of the gender unit videos on psych boost?

  Exam tips and model answers
• What is the main topic of the class discussed in the study material?

  Atypical gender development