Gina's mother buys her young daughter frilly dresses and dolls and encourages her to act "like a lady." Gina's subsequent feminine behaviors could best be explained by the_______ theory of gender.

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The social cognitive theory explains how observing behaviors, attitudes, and the outcomes of those behaviors within a social context, including gender behaviors, influences an individual's own behavior. In this case, Gina learns to behave in a feminine manner by observing the expectations and reinforcements from her mother regarding what is considered appropriate for her gender.

Gina's Mother Buys Her Young Daughter Frilly Dresses and Dolls