Cognitive Explanations Of Gender Development

Question 1

What is the first suggestion of cognitive theory regarding gender development?

Answer 1

Piaget’s theory suggests that children actively engage to understand gender development

Piaget proposed that children go through stages in understanding gender, despite changes in appearance.

Question 2

What did Kohlberg find about children with higher levels of gender constancy?

Answer 2

They showed more attention to same-sex models

This indicates that higher gender constancy is linked to increased focus on behaviors and roles of the same sex.

Question 3

At what age do children begin to label others with gender identity according to Kohlberg’s theory?

Answer 3

2-3 years

This is the stage where children start recognizing and labeling gender in others.

Question 4

What is the age range for gender stability in Kohlberg’s theory?

Answer 4

3-5 years

At this stage, children understand that gender remains consistent over time, though not in all situations.

Question 5

What concept is described by the understanding that gender remains constant over time and across situations?

Answer 5

Gender Consistency

This understanding typically develops around the ages of 6-8 years.

Question 6

According to gender schema theory, what do children develop to help them navigate gender roles?

Answer 6

Cognitive frameworks or schemas

These schemas guide children in understanding gender-appropriate behaviors.

Question 7

What did Munroe et al. find regarding Kohlberg’s stages of gender development?

Answer 7

They found similar stages across various cultures

This suggests the universality of Kohlberg’s stages and the need for cognitive growth to understand gender concepts.

Question 8

True or False: Children under age 5 show signs of gender stability according to Martin and Little.

Answer 8

False

Research indicates that children under 5 do not exhibit signs of gender stability.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Gender Identity is achieved at ages _______.

Answer 9

2-3 years

Question 10

What is a limitation of Kohlberg’s theory as suggested by critics?

Answer 10

It provides limited understanding of gender development

Critics argue that Kohlberg’s theory underestimates the complexity of gender cognition.

Question 11

What is the main focus of cognitive explanations of gender development?

Answer 11

They are based purely on appearance

This highlights the cognitive processes involved in how children perceive and understand gender.