Discuss one or more theories of gender identity development.

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The command term “discuss” requires candidates to offer a considered review of one or more theories of gender identity development.

Theories discussed may include, but are not limited to:

• biosocial theory of gender development (eg Money and Ehrhardt, 1972)
• social cognitive theory (eg Bandura, 1977)
• gender schema theory (eg Martin and Halvorson, 1978)
• social role theory (eg Eagly, 1987)
• theories of transgender identity (eg Nagoshi and Brzuzy, 2010)

Discussion points may include, but are not limited to:

• examining the underlying assumptions of gender identity development
• evidence in support of the theories
• discussion of strengths and limitations of the theory/theories
• methodological and ethical considerations of the supporting studies.