Kohlberg Suggested a Cognitive-Developmental View of Gender Typing That Suggests

question 127

Multiple Choice

Kohlberg suggested a cognitive-developmental view of gender typing that suggests that

• A) gender is "stamped" into the wiring of the brain and how it processes information.
• B) children play an active role in their own gender typing by forming concepts of gender and then fitting their behavior to those concepts.
• C) caregivers are the sole determining force in the gender typing of children.
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Mainstream Culture

The prevailing cultural norms, values, and practices that are widely shared and accepted within a society or societal group.

Cultural Capital

Social assets that are not financial but enhance social movement, including aspects like intellect, education, manner of speaking, the way one dresses, and physical looks, beyond just economic resources.

Hidden Curriculum

Implicit learning in school environments that encompasses unofficial lessons, values, and viewpoints, despite not being formally taught.

Class Consciousness

An individual's or group's awareness of belonging to a particular social class, including understanding its interests and social position.