A Major Theme of Kohlberg's Cognitive-Developmental Theory of Gender Typing

question 51

Multiple Choice

A major theme of Kohlberg's cognitive-developmental theory of gender typing involves a child engaging in

• A) resolution of the Oedipal complex.
• B) an androgyny shift.
• C) repression.
• D) self-socialization.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform or engage in an activity due to external rewards or pressures, rather than for the satisfaction the activity itself provides.

Complex Tasks

Activities or jobs that involve multiple steps, require higher-level thinking, and sometimes need the integration of different skills or knowledge bases to complete.

Extrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform activities or achieve goals due to external rewards or pressures rather than personal interest or intrinsic satisfaction.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation that stems from internal rewards and personal interest in the task at hand.