Little girls are typically rewarded for being quiet and obedient, whereas little boys are often rewarded for being athletic and tough. As a result, children are more likely to repeat the behaviors that have been reinforced, and gender differences in behavior develop. Which theory best represents this phenomenon?

Social learning theory.

Explanation:

Found its root in the study of work of famous psychologist Albert Bandura, who moved ahead of cognitive and conditioning theories. He explained the social learning theory is based on observational learning and modeling. He emphasized three concepts to understand the theory that is, the idea that people should learn by studying, secondly the idea that the mental states are an integral part of this process and this hypothesis acknowledges that it does not guarantee that it will result in a change in behavior.

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