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Human Development chap 10
Early Childhood Psychosocial Development
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Psychology
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04/02/2012

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shame
Definition
being excessively self-doubting, which cuts to the core of one's being
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self-doubting
Definition
a feeling trancending the inadequacy of one's efforts, in which one feels that he or she is defective to the core of his or her being; key aspect of shame
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initiative
Definition
the child tries out different things to see what will happen; Erikson believed it was the primary psychologic issue in the preschool years
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guilt
Definition
feeling of inadequacy that is related to specific actions or non-actions
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authoritative parenting
Definition
parenting style characterized by a high degree of control, clarity of communication, maturity demands, and nurturance
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authoritarian parenting
Definition
parenting style characterized by a high degree of control and demands on children's maturity and a low degree of clarity of communication and nurturance
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permissive-indulgent parenting
Definition
parenting style in which parents meke relatively few demands on their children but clearly communicate their warmth and interest and provide considerable care and nurturance
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permissive-indifferent
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parenting style in which the permissiveness reflects an avoidance of childrearing responsibilities
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parental supervision
single parent vs. 2 parent family
Definition
2 factors that are closely correlated with arrest rate of youth in inner cities
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prosocial behavior
Definition
behavior that builds relationships and is helpful to others
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empathy
Definition
mental capacity to consider the point of view of another
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aggression
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an action intended to harm another person or object
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overt aggression
Definition
actions that harm others through physical damage or threat of physical damage
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relational aggression
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actions that harm others through damage or threats of damage to their peer relationships
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physical activity play
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play involving vigorous physical activity: rhythmic stereotypies, exercise play, and rough-and-tumble play
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functional play
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play requiring the least cognitive capacity which involves simple, repetitive movements
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constructive play
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play that reequires some capacity to think representationally; something is built or constructed via manipulation of physical objects
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pretend play
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play involving the substitution of imaginary situations for real ones
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games with rules
Definition
play that involves concrete rules and usually begins at the age of 7
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solitary play
Definition
the child plays alone with no awareness of or involvement with other children, even if they are nearby(25% of play; declines with age)
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onlooker play
Definition
the child watches and becomes emotionally involved in the play of others, but does not actually enter into the activities
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parallel play
Definition
2 or more children play with the same type of toys in a similar way, in close proximity and with the awareness of the other's presence, but without actually sharing toys, talking, or interacting more than minimally
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associative play
Definition
2 or more children engage in a common activity, but no tasks or roles are assigned, and the goals are not very clear (20% of play; increased with age)
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cooperative play
Definition
2 or more children interact in order to accomplish a goal; 1 or 2 members organize and direct the activity and different children assume different roles and responsibilities (<10% of play; increases with age)
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gender identity
Definition
ability to correctly label themselves and others as male or female; present at 30 months
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gender constancy
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understanding that a person's gender is permanent and constant; present at age 4
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gender-role stereotypes
Definition
awareness of behavioral norms for boys and girls; appears at the age of 5
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androgynous
Definition
gender-neutral behaviors that some psychologists believe are more healthy for children, but that can actually be detrimental
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