The Social Learning Theory of Sex Differences: Imitation Is Alive and Well.

Perry, David G.; Bussey, Kay

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Publication Date: 1979-Oct

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The Social Learning Theory of Sex Differences: Imitation Is Alive and Well.

Perry, David G.; Bussey, Kay

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, v37 n10 p1699-712 Oct 1979

Presents a modified social learning theory account of the contribution of imitation to sex role development. Subjects of the two experiments described were elementary school boys and girls. (MP)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Identification (Psychology), Imitation, Learning Processes, Modeling (Psychology), Models, Observational Learning, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Socialization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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