Deck 41: Gender Development I

Question 1

According to the proponents of cognitive-developmental theory, changes in cognitive ability and language, combined with children's innate tendency to search the environment for cues about how to behave, account for the development of __________ and constancy.

A) gender identity
B) gender knowledge
C) gender role
D) gender stereotype

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following theories covers what is considered masculine and feminine, the functional importance of gender in the social order, and the implications for concept of self as male or female?

A) Gender schema theory
B) Cognitive-developmental theory
C) Social learning theory
D) Gender identity theory

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following theories is associated with adoption of gender roles, such as developing a preference for clothing and activities appropriate for one's own gender based on social experiences?

A) Gender identity theory
B) Cognitive-developmental theory
C) Social learning theory
D) Gender schema theory

Answer 3

C

Question 4

By what age are most children able to appreciate that gender is a permanent aspect of one's self-identity?

A) 2 to 3 years old
B) 3 to 4 years old
C) 4 to 5 years old
D) 5 to 6 years old

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT included in gender development?

A) The ability to label oneself and others as male or female (gender identity)
B) Rejection of gender roles
C) Knowledge of gender roles
D) Gender constancy

Question 6

Proponents of __________take the view that changes in cognitive ability and language combined with children's innate tendency to search the environment for cues about how to behave account for the development of gender knowledge and constancy.

A) social learning theory
B) gender schema theory
C) gender identity theory
D) cognitive-developmental theory

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT contribute to children's adoption of stereotyped behaviors?

A) Parenting styles
B) Cultural influences
C) Cognitive flexibility
D) Children's emotional investment in gender roles

Question 8

Gender identity-typed behavior increases by age 4 as children become very rigid in their views of gender roles.

Question 9

Between ages 3 and 5, children's knowledge about gender roles, gender stereotypes, and gender constancy becomes more complete and complex.

Question 10

One of the first categories that children recognize is sex-related; there is a neat division in their minds between male and female.

Question 11

Adults respond almost identically to male and female infants at birth.