Gender-Related Cognition and Moral Development

A collection of flashcards focusing on key terms and concepts related to gender cognition and moral development from the lecture notes.

Gender categorization

The process by which babies recognize and distinguish between male and female individuals.

Sex Role Learning Index (SERLI)

A measure used to assess children's understanding of gender roles and stereotypes.

Imitation of gender-typed activity

The tendency of children to copy behaviors associated with their gender, using male and female dolls in examples.

Stereotypic inferences

Using gender stereotypes to predict behavior or preferences based on whether a character is male or female.

Cognitive maturity

The development of cognitive abilities that allow for more flexible thinking about people and gender roles.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

A genetic condition affecting adrenal hormone production that can influence gender identity and preferences.

Prosocial behavior

Any behavior intended to benefit others, which may include sharing, helping, or altruistic actions.

Empathic crying

A developmental phenomenon where infants cry in response to another person's distress, indicating early empathy.

Moral development

The process through which individuals learn to distinguish right from wrong and behave accordingly.

Kohlberg’s stages of moral development

A theory proposing that moral reasoning progresses through stages: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional.