Which scenario BEST demonstrates the behaviorist theory regarding gender development?

A) Mark has some hostility toward his father.
B) Stelvio is a 6-year-old girl who is trying to act like her father.
C) Nathan realizes that he is male and that he will always be male.
D) Christine wears a dress,and her parents tell her how pretty she looks.

Behaviorist Theory

A theory that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned rather than on internal processes like thoughts and emotions.

Gender Development

The process by which individuals develop their gender identity, roles, and expressions, influenced by biological, social, and cultural factors.

Gender Role

A set of societal norms dictating the behaviors, interests, and attitudes that are considered appropriate for individuals based on their presumed sex.