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What is the first stage of gender constancy as proposed by Kohlberg?
What is the first stage of gender constancy as proposed by Kohlberg?
At what age do children typically realize that they will grow up as men or women?
At what age do children typically realize that they will grow up as men or women?
What do children rely on during the Gender Stability stage to understand gender?
What do children rely on during the Gender Stability stage to understand gender?
Which of the following describes the final stage of gender constancy?
Which of the following describes the final stage of gender constancy?
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How do children primarily adopt gender roles according to the content?
How do children primarily adopt gender roles according to the content?
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What is a common criticism regarding Kohlberg's hypothesis on gender constancy?
What is a common criticism regarding Kohlberg's hypothesis on gender constancy?
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At what age do children begin to show a preference for the company of their own sex?
At what age do children begin to show a preference for the company of their own sex?
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In which aspect are behaviors consistent with a child's own gender reflected?
In which aspect are behaviors consistent with a child's own gender reflected?
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What is the first step children take in developing their understanding of gender according to gender schema theory?
What is the first step children take in developing their understanding of gender according to gender schema theory?
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At what age do boys typically start exhibiting gender constancy and preferences towards male characters?
At what age do boys typically start exhibiting gender constancy and preferences towards male characters?
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What does gender schema theory suggest about the way children organize information related to gender?
What does gender schema theory suggest about the way children organize information related to gender?
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At what age do children typically learn to classify themselves as males or females, recognizing sex as a permanent quality?
At what age do children typically learn to classify themselves as males or females, recognizing sex as a permanent quality?
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How do children usually perceive household chores in relation to gender roles?
How do children usually perceive household chores in relation to gender roles?
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Which aspect of self-socialization involves children trying to align their own behavior with culturally appropriate gender behaviors?
Which aspect of self-socialization involves children trying to align their own behavior with culturally appropriate gender behaviors?
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What influences the development of a child's gender schema?
What influences the development of a child's gender schema?
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What do children primarily rely on when their experiences regarding gender roles are vague or contradictory?
What do children primarily rely on when their experiences regarding gender roles are vague or contradictory?
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What type of schema primarily influences a child's behavior regarding gender roles?
What type of schema primarily influences a child's behavior regarding gender roles?
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What is the significance of gender constancy in children's development?
What is the significance of gender constancy in children's development?
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During which stage of cognitive development do children start using cues like dress and hair to identify gender?
During which stage of cognitive development do children start using cues like dress and hair to identify gender?
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How does the acquisition of gender roles affect children's perceptions of strength between genders?
How does the acquisition of gender roles affect children's perceptions of strength between genders?
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What cognitive development change occurs in children during the concrete operational stage concerning gender?
What cognitive development change occurs in children during the concrete operational stage concerning gender?
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What is the primary function of the gender schema during early development?
What is the primary function of the gender schema during early development?
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What motivates children to value characteristics and behaviors associated with their gender?
What motivates children to value characteristics and behaviors associated with their gender?
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What concept describes the developmental understanding that one's gender does not change with appearance?
What concept describes the developmental understanding that one's gender does not change with appearance?
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Study Notes
Gender Development Theories: Cognitive Approach
- The cognitive approach emphasizes thought processes in learning, emphasizing internal states alongside environmental factors. Cognition involves both knowledge and the process of knowing.
- Key aspects of the cognitive approach include thoughts, feelings, values, and expectations.
- The core of the approach is the idea that individuals' thoughts shape their world view and subsequent actions. Related perceptions drive behavior.
- The cognitive approach to gender roles involves mental schemas interacting with social experience to direct gender role behaviors.
- Gender schema is a mental framework organizing gender-related beliefs, guiding a child's understanding of gender information. Examples include ideas about appropriate toys for each sex.
- A child's understanding of gender is formed through experiences and observations. Positive/negative experiences with other gendered individuals influence the child's perception of that gender.
- Children internalize observed behaviors and adopt behaviors aligning with their perceived gender.
- Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of cognitive development centers on gender constancy, the understanding that sex is permanent and unchanging.
- Children initially learn about gender through observations and experiences, developing mental representations of male and female roles.
- Later, kids apply gender labels to themselves and others, impacting the adoption of gender-appropriate behaviors.
Gender Constancy Stages
- Gender identification (ages 2-3): understanding one's own gender and others. This is based on observable features, not necessarily on deep understanding yet.
- Gender stability (ages 3.5-4.5): recognizing that gender doesn't change over time. Boys will become men, and girls will become women.
- Gender consistency (ages 4.5-7): understanding that gender remains consistent, despite changes in appearance or activities.
Gender Schema Theory
- Schema is a network of gender-related information influencing behavior.
- Gender schema guides thoughts and behavior, reflecting societal norms and stereotypes.
- Children initially develop a basic concept of gender distinctions, then develop a broader concept of what it means to be male or female based on cultural context.
- This concept shapes their gender roles.
- Observations of masculine and feminine roles in society influence schema development.
Limitations of Cognitive Approach
- The approach doesn't adequately address biological factors influencing gender development.
- Cultural differences in gender role development aren't sufficiently examined.
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This quiz explores the cognitive approach to gender development, focusing on how internal cognitive processes influence gender roles. It examines the role of mental schemas and social experiences in shaping children's understanding of gender. Key concepts include thoughts, feelings, and how these perceptions drive behavior in terms of gender expectations.
