Gender schema theory

Question 1

What does gender schema theory set up

Answer 1

Perceptions and memory, internal mental representations creating shortcuts in thinking. expectations about characteristics of males and females.

Question 2

When and how to schema develop

Answer 2

2-3 yrs old, interactions and society

Question 3

Ingroups and outgroups

Answer 3

Children favour their ingroup (those they identify with) so seek information about how they behave and ignore behaviours from an outgroup. can explain entrenched beliefs and children ignoring information which doesn’t fit their schema.

Question 4

bradbard et al

Answer 4

Research support- told 4-9 yr olfs that gender neutral items e.g pizza cutter were boy/girl. Greater intrest for items in ingroup and recalled more gender appropriate items

Question 5

Hoffman

Answer 5

Children with working class mothers hold less stereotypes views. Suggests that not all gender inconsistent behaviours is forgotten.

Question 6

Reductionist

Answer 6

e.g David Reimer knew how he should behave but never felt comfortable with it.