1. Gender and Peer Relationship Middle Childhood thru Early Adolescence

2. Gender Identity Gender Stability Gender Constancy Gender Atypical Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Gender stereotypes

3. Sex differences Aggression Language skills Math skills Spatial skills

4. Cognition and Sex Differences Gender Schemas Knowledge of stereotypes Social dosage effects

5. Peer Relationships Social Competence Social skills Peer groups –Popular –Rejected –Neglected –Average

6. Cliques and Crowds Influence and selection

7. Why does this matter? Repetitive exposure in context = high risk –Disrupt cycle –Put in protective factors (sports, positive group activities with peers, mentors) Social skill training –Of individual and peer group Examination of own schemas Include peers in treatment if possible