________ conceives of gender typing as a readiness to organize the world in terms of gender and to process information in terms of gender associations.

A) Observational learning theory
B) Social learning theory
C) Gestalt theory
D) Gender schema theory

Gender schema theory was developed by Sandra Bem and proposes that individuals develop gender schemas or mental structures that organize information and guide behavior based on their understanding of gender. Gender typing refers to the process of categorizing objects, behaviors, and people as male or female and using those associations to guide decision-making and behavior. According to this theory, individuals are not passive recipients of socialization but actively construct their understanding of gender through their experiences and interactions with their environment.