Quiz on Identity Exploration and Gender

At what age can most children identify their gender?

• 3 years

• 2½ years

• 2 years

• 1 year

What term refers to the acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role?

• Gender identity

• Gender roles

• Gender expression

• Gender typing

According to Erik Erikson, what is the key period for identity vs. role confusion?

• Adolescence

• Childhood

• Adulthood

• Elderly

What is the psychological moratorium?

• A stage of career development

• A phase of identity confusion

• A time for exploring various roles

• A period of intense study

What does gender schema theory suggest?

• Gender identity is irrelevant

• Gender roles are fixed

• Gender is innate

• Gender norms are internalized

What does Judith Butler's theory of gender performativity emphasize?

• Gender is a fixed identity

• Gender roles are universal

• Gender is performed through actions

• Gender is solely biological

What is a key concept of intersectionality?

• Fixed social roles

• Overlapping social identities

• Universal experiences

• Single identity focus

How can societal expectations limit gender identity formation?

• By providing diverse role models

• By enforcing rigid norms

• By promoting acceptance

• By encouraging exploration

What is one way intersectionality enriches identity exploration?

• Increased vulnerability

• Conflicting social expectations

• Isolation from communities

• Multi-dimensional self-awareness

What does the term 'gender typing' refer to?

• Exploration of gender identity

• Rejection of gender norms

• Acquisition of gender roles

• Understanding gender roles