Cognitive Aspects of Early Sex-Role Development: The Influence of Gender Schemas on Preschoolers' Memories and Preferences for Sex-Typed Toys and Activities.

Carter, D. Bruce; Levy, Gary D.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Cognitive Aspects of Early Sex-Role Development: The Influence of Gender Schemas on Preschoolers' Memories and Preferences for Sex-Typed Toys and Activities.

Carter, D. Bruce; Levy, Gary D.

Child Development, v59 n3 p782-92 Jun 1988

Results suggest that gender schematization exerts an important influence in early sex-role development and illustrate the utility of a gender schematic approach to early sex-typing phenomena. (RH)

Descriptors: Activities, Cognitive Processes, Individual Development, Memory, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Recognition (Psychology), Schemata (Cognition), Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Toys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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