A learning theorist notices that a three-year-old boy is building roads for his car in the sandbox while saying, "Vroom. Vroom. Vrooooooom!" What explanation would the theorist give for this behaviour?
A) gender socialization by parents and preschool teachers
B) brain organization during the prenatal period and early infancy
C) exposure to androgens in the prenatal environment
D) genetic predispositions to engage in physical play

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The theorist might explain this behavior as a result of gender socialization, where parents and teachers encourage activities that align with traditional gender roles, such as boys playing with cars.

A Learning Theorist Notices That a Three-Year-Old Boy Is Building