Eric Jr. likes to watch his dad make bookshelves and other items from wood. Little Eric has a toy carpentry set that he loves to play with. His dad gives him lots of attention when he plays with the toy hammer and nails and tells him he's doing a great job and that one day when he's a man he'll help him on the job. This scenario best supports which theory of gender identity development?

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This scenario supports the cognitive learning theory of gender identity development, where Eric Jr. learns gender roles and behaviors through observation and imitation of his father, as well as through the positive reinforcement his father provides when he engages in activities that are stereotypically associated with his gender.

Eric Jr Likes to Watch His Dad Make Bookshelves and Other