The Realization by a Child That Gender Cannot Be Changed

question 123

Multiple Choice

The realization by a child that gender cannot be changed is called ________.

• A) gender constancy
• B) gender-role consistency
• C) gender-role awareness
• D) gender identity

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Development

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson that describes the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan, emphasizing the development of personality and the acquisition of social skills.

Archetype

A universally recognized symbol or pattern of behavior that is found in myths and collective unconscious, according to Jungian psychology.

Paranoid Position

The paranoid position is a concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to an early state of psychological developmejt characterized by splitting of external objects into good and bad parts.

Melanie Klein

A psychoanalyst known for her work in child psychology and psychoanalysis, particularly for her theoretical contributions on object relations theory.