According to social learning theory, gender identity is
I. A process which occurs when young children unconsciously identify with the same-sex parent.
II. A result of being positively reinforced for acting in ways that conform to male and female roles.
III. Learned through observing and imitating role models like their parents.

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Social learning theory suggests that gender identity is shaped both by reinforcement (children receive for gender-specific behaviors) and by modeling (observing and imitating the behavior of same-sex parents or other role models).

According to Social Learning Theory, Gender Identity Is