Cognitive Explanations For Gender Development - Kohlberg Flashcards
1
Q
what does kohlbergs theory see?
A
Sees gender as developing in stages
2
Q
Who was kohlberg influenced by?
A
Piaget who saw children progressing through stages of understanding as biological maturity allowed them to do so
3
Q
Stage 1? Gender labelling
A
- 18 months to 3 years
- recognition of being male/female
- realisation
- fragile
- choose the wrong label
4
Q
Stage 2? Gender stability
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- 3 to 5 years
- retain gender for life
- rely on superficial signs
5
Q
Stage 3? Gender constancy
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- age 6 to 7
- gender is permanent
