Asked by Hernandez, Michelle on May 10, 2024
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Elijah and Jack are pretending to be pirates. Hannah wants to play too, but the boys tell her, "No! You're a girl!" Which concept are Elijah and Jack demonstrating?
A) gender schema theory
B) gender constancy
C) theory of mind
D) information processing
Gender Schema Theory
A theory suggesting that individuals learn about gender roles and develop gender-based beliefs by observing and internalizing societal expectations.
Gender Constancy
The understanding that a person's gender remains the same even if outward appearances or roles change, typically developed by age 6 or 7.
Theory of Mind
The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.
- Recognize the impact of societal norms and stereotypes on gender roles and behaviors.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the impact of societal norms and stereotypes on gender roles and behaviors.
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