A-level Psychology: Gender - Kohlberg's Stage Theory MCQ 2

What is the approximate age of Kohlberg's first stage of gender development?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years

What is the approximate age of Kohlberg's second stage of gender development?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years

What is the approximate age of Kohlberg's third stage of gender development?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years

Which of the following is NOT one of Kohlberg's stages of gender development?

• Gender complexity
• Gender constancy
• Gender identity

At the third stage of Kohlberg's theory of gender development children seek out role models to _____.

• imitate
• interpret
• idolise

Kohlberg's theory is best described as ________.

• cognitive-social
• cognitive-developmental
• cognitive-biological

Who found evidence of identification in the constancy stage?

• Stacy & Faith
• Slaby & Frey
• South & Fry

Kohlberg's focus on maturation has been challenged by ______.

• Social learning theory
• Psychodynamic theory
• Biological theory

The biological aspect of Kohlberg's theory is supported by _______.

• Social learning theory
• Cross-cultural evidence
• Field studies

Bussey and Bandura are critical of Kohlberg's theory as they believe ______.

• gender-appropriate behaviour begins earlier
• gender-appropriate behaviour begins later
• gender-appropriate behaviour is ambiguous