PSYC 3480 Study Guide - Final Guide: Physical Attractiveness, The Stereotypes
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Discuss the developmental changes that occur in the formation of gender stereotypes. From birth, infants are surrounded by cues signifying gender. Infants and toddlers can distinguish males and females. By age 2/3, they can label their own gender. They begin to view their gender more favorably than the other gender. Young children assoc objects and activities with gender. Gendered toys, clothing, activities, occupation develop by 3. The stereotypes are rigid btwn 5-7 then become more flexible until adolescence. Describe gender similarities and differences in physical performance and sports. 2. activities and the developmental changes that occur in these areas during childhood and adolescence. Girls and boys similr in motor skills in preschool and elementary yrs. Gender differences in motor skills favor boys increasingly from childhood thorugh adolescence. Due to differential opportunities, hormonal changes, and social pressures. Discuss the development of gender segregation during childhood. 3. explanations of why children play primarily with children of their own gender.
