Amber, a 5-year-old girl, plays with racing cars and bikes. However, she is aware that her gender will not change because of her preferences and that she will remain a girl throughout her life. In the context of Kohlberg's cognitive-developmental theory, which of the following is described in this scenario?

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Amber's understanding that her gender will remain the same regardless of her interests in toys typically associated with the opposite gender illustrates the concept of gender constancy. This is a stage in Kohlberg's cognitive-developmental theory where a child recognizes that gender is fixed and does not change over time or based on activities or preferences.

Amber, a 5-Year-Old Girl, Plays with Racing Cars and Bikes