AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -As stated earlier, gender consistency is the third and final stage of gender constancy, which is usually attained between ages 5 and 7 (Slaby & Frey, 1975).

Detailed explanation-2: -This is the second stage in Kohlberg’s cognitive explanation of gender development. It occurs at around 4 years old and continues until a child is approximately 7. In this stage, children recognise that gender is consistent over time, and that boys grow into men, and girls grow into women.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gender identity typically develops in stages: Around age two: Children become conscious of the physical differences between boys and girls. Before their third birthday: Most children can easily label themselves as either a boy or a girl. By age four: Most children have a stable sense of their gender identity.

Detailed explanation-4: -As part of the theory, Kohlberg identified three stages in gender development: gender identity; gender stability; and gender constancy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Around 6 years of age, children develop gender constancy. This occurs once children are capable of recognizing that gender remains stable over time (i.e., gender stability) and it is consistent across situations despite changes in appearance (i.e., gender consistency).