Kohlberg's Theory of Gender Development (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Number of stages in Kohlberg's theory
Number of stages in Kohlberg's theory
Three sequential stages
Stage 1: name & age
Stage 1: name & age
Gender identity, around age 2
Gender identity definition
Gender identity definition
Recognise self as male/female & label others
Stage 2: name & age
Stage 2: name & age
Gender stability, around age 4
Gender stability definition
Gender stability definition
Understanding own gender is fixed over time
Stage 3: name & age
Stage 3: name & age
Gender constancy, age 6-7
Gender constancy definition
Gender constancy definition
Gender consistent across time & situations (self & others)
When children seek gender-appropriate role models
When children seek gender-appropriate role models
After reaching gender constancy stage
Slaby & Frey (1975) finding
Slaby & Frey (1975) finding
Children with constancy watched same-gender models more
Munroe et al. (1984) cross-cultural finding
Munroe et al. (1984) cross-cultural finding
Stage sequence consistent across cultures