Four-year-old Cole liked to play dolls with his older sister. However, when he went to preschool, the other little boys teased him when he played with the girls, and his teacher encouraged him to play outside with the boys. Cole soon was seen with the other boys in their "rough-and-tumble"play. This change in Cole's behavior can best be explained by the ______ theory of gender.

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The social cognitive theory explains how Cole's behavior changed due to the social influences around him, including the teasing from peers and the encouragement from his teacher, which shaped his understanding of gender-appropriate behaviors.

Four-Year-Old Cole Liked to Play Dolls with His Older Sister