Kohlberg's cognitive theory Flashcards
Why is this theory reductionist
it ignores the role of biology
What did McGonaghy find
Male doll was labelled as female if it was in a dress
What did Slaby and Frey find
Those in the consistency stage attend to same sex models on a split screen
What did Damon find
4 year olds thought it was ok for boys to play with dolls but 6 year olds didn’t think so
What did Ruble find
Those in the constancy stage were sensitive to same sex toys
What is an issue with this theory
It is found to be that many of the studies are highly unrealistic and when photos are used, there are more correct answers about gender
What theory does this agree with and why
SLT- immitation
Why does this theory support both nature and nurture
Nature-‘when ready’
Nurture-immitation
Whats a strength of this theory
There is no cultural bias as there has also been found to be stages in Kenya and Nepal
what do cognitive developmental theories emphasise
the social world whereby developments in thinking occurs
what ages does gender identity occur in
2 to 3.5
what ages does gender stability occur in
3.5 to 4.5
when do kids become gender constant
4.5 to 7
what does piaget suggest is important in the development of gender
developing in stages
