Gender Schema Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What does it see gender identity as?
A
Providing children with the motivation to assume sex typed behaviour patterns
2
Q
What is the difference between kohlbergs approach?
A
For initial understanding of gender to develop children need not understand that gender is permanent
3
Q
When does gender schema develop?
A
2 to 3 years
4
Q
What does Maccoby believe?
A
As gender is clearly a category, children understand very early on that this is a key distinction
5
Q
Pre schoolers?
A
Learn distinctions about what kinds of activities go with each gender through observing and reinforcements
6
Q
Age 4-6?
A
Children learn subtle and complex associations for their own gender
7
Q
Age 8-10?
A
Children develop gender schema of opposite gender
8
Q
When does gender constancy develop?
A
At 5-6 years
