gender schema theory Flashcards
1
Q
what are schemas?
A
Schemas are mental frameworks that help people organise and understand information
- they also allow you to predict what to do in certain situations.
2
Q
what is the gender schema theory?
A
gender schema theory argues that gender identity develops through both cognitive and social processes
3
Q
when does a child’s gender schema develop?
A
2/3
- as soon as the child notices differences between boys and girls and can label the 2 groups reliably
- having developed