________ uses a cognitive approach to explain gender typing.

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

Gender Schema Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals learn about gender and develop their gender identity through the organization of previous knowledge into categories related to gender.

Gestalt Theory

A psychological approach emphasizing that the whole of anything is greater than its parts, often used in visual perception studies.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn new behaviors through observing and imitating the actions of others, as well as through personal experiences.