Stage 3 Early School Age Developmental Tasks include which of the following?

• A. Gender identity
• B. Early moral development
• C. Self theory
• D. Peer play

Answer: (A)

In early school age, a central developmental task is establishing gender identity. This means the child can label themselves as a boy or girl, begins to notice gender-typed expectations, and uses that understanding to guide choices in play, activities, and social interactions. This gender labeling and awareness become a foundational aspect of self-concept and how they relate to peers and authority figures in school settings.

While peer play, moral development, and self-concept continue to develop during this period, the emphasis of Stage 3 is on forming a stable gender identity that helps organize behavior and social roles in the classroom and with friends.