6-cog explanations: gender schema theory

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Martin and Halverson said what

* positive correlation between increasing age and sophiscated understanding of gender identity

Schema

* mental framework of pre-conceived ideas beliefs and gender

what age does child identify with gender (Martin and halverson)

2 years old, then they seek out info and experiences, contrasts Kholbergs theory where searching happens i9n stage 3

in-groups outgroups

in-group- own gender

outgroup- other genders

ages 3-7 identify with in-group

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* determinsitc
* supporting evidence that gender schemas change memory
* gender schema and kholberg complementary

deterministic

* theory suggests hypothetical can change a Childs behaviour based on stereotypes
* however, Kane found its hard to break preconceived gender schemas

Supporting evidence that gender schemas change memory

* Martin and halverson found that
* children more likely to remember gender consistent than gender inconsistent
* schemas impact processing

both theories complementary

* kholberg explains children gaining motivation to confirm gender identity
* schemas impact cognitive processing of gender relevant information