AQA A2 Psychology Unit 3 - Gender - Social Influence Peers & Parents

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  • Created on: 12-04-14 16:19

1. What did Pomperlau et al look at and how does it reinforce gender stereotyping?

  • Colour of bedrooms - Girls Pink, Boys Blue
  • Colour of clothes worn - Girls Pink, Boys Blue
  • Toys played with - Girls Kitchens, Boys Cars
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2. In Fagot et al's study Fathers discourage female behaviour in boys, but how do children understand what type of behaviour is their gender?

  • Will only imitate that behaviour if the peer is praised as is of their own gender
  • Will imitate that behaviour if it's being praised
  • Will Imitate that behaviour if it's shown by someone of their gender even if it's wrong

3. How do peers reinforce gender stereotypes?

  • Reward each other for gender appropriate behaviour
  • First friends tend to be of the same gender
  • Friends tell you what is gender appropriate behaviour

4. Who found that individuals were ridiculed by peers if they played with opposite gender things

  • McCarthy
  • Archer & Lloyd
  • Lyons
  • James et al

5. Are parents still the main influence on adolescence?

  • No - Peers are
  • Yes - Main caregiver

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