A child's understanding that he or she will always be the same gender regardless of appearance, activities, or attitudes, is called gender ______.

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Gender constancy is the understanding that one's gender remains the same even if there are changes in appearance, activities, or attitudes. Gender stability refers to the understanding that gender stays the same over time, but does not take into account external changes. Gender schema refers to the mental framework through which an individual organizes their understanding of gender. Difference is not a relevant term in this context.

A Child's Understanding That He or She Will Always Be