Cognitive-Developmental Theorists Argue That Children Learn Gender

question 20

Multiple Choice

Cognitive-developmental theorists argue that children learn gender

• A)by interacting with their mothers.
• B)through media socialization.
• C)through stages of psychological maturity.
• D)as passive recipients of cultural norms.

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Definitions:

Maternal Identification

The process by which a child incorporates aspects of their mother (or primary caretaker's) behaviors, attributes, or attitudes into their own developing personality.

Psychological Distress

A state of emotional suffering characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress, often as a reaction to life situations.

Identity Cohesion

The sense of unity, continuity, and integration of one’s identity across different aspects of self.

Identity Crisis

A phase of exploration and questioning about one's sense of self and place in the world, often associated with periods of transition or stress.