Leo is 3 years old. He insists that he is a boy and actively avoids playing with dolls, saying "dolls are for girls", even though he still thinks he could grow up to be a mummy.
His older sister, Maya, who is 7, knows that she will always be female even if she plays football or cuts her hair short.
Discuss cognitive explanations of gender development. Refer to Leo and Maya in your answer.
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