Mikhail's parents smile and cheer approvingly whenever Mikhail plays contact sports with his friends.However,his parents yell at him whenever Mikhail plays with his sister's dolls.
In this example,Mikhail's gender role socialization is being influenced by

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Mikhail's parents are using reinforcement (smiling and cheering) when he engages in behavior they deem appropriate for his gender (playing contact sports) and punishment (yelling) when he engages in behavior they deem inappropriate (playing with dolls). This is an example of operant conditioning, where behaviors are influenced by the consequences that follow them.

Mikhail's Parents Smile and Cheer Approvingly Whenever Mikhail Plays Contact