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What is social-emotional development?
Lifelong process of forming attachments, developing identities, and navigating relationships.
Define 'microsystem' in Ecological Systems Theory.
The immediate environment including family, friends, and teachers.
Define 'macrosystem' in Ecological Systems Theory.
The broader cultural context including societal values and economic conditions.
What is 'authoritarian' parenting?
Strict rules, low warmth, high expectations.
What is 'authoritative' parenting?
Clear rules, high warmth, encourages independence.
Define 'permissive' parenting.
Few rules, high warmth, low expectations.
What is 'secure attachment'?
Attachment style resulting from consistent, responsive care, leading to trust.
Define 'avoidant attachment'.
Insecure attachment where the child is indifferent to the caregiver's presence or absence.
What is 'anxious attachment'?
Insecure attachment where the child is distressed when separated and hard to soothe.
What is 'disorganized attachment'?
Insecure attachment where the child shows contradictory behaviors, often due to abuse.
Define 'adolescent egocentrism'.
The belief that everyone is watching and judging them.
What is 'emerging adulthood'?
Period of exploration between adolescence and adulthood.
Define 'identity achievement'.
Actively exploring and committing to a sense of self.
What is 'identity diffusion'?
Lack of exploration and commitment to a sense of self.
Define 'identity foreclosure'.
Premature commitment to an identity without exploration.
What is 'identity moratorium'?
Active exploration of identity without commitment.
How does authoritative parenting style affect children?
Associated with positive outcomes like higher self-esteem and academic achievement.
How can understanding attachment styles help in adulthood?
Helps understand relationship patterns and improve romantic relationships and parenting.
How does the macrosystem influence a child's development?
Societal values can affect opportunities and expectations for children.
How might a recession (chronosystem) affect a child's development?
Increased stress in the family, fewer resources, and potentially poorer health outcomes.
How does pretend play benefit children?
Explores social roles and develops perspective-taking skills.
How can understanding adolescent egocentrism help parents?
Helps them be more empathetic to their teen's self-consciousness and risky behaviors.
How does cultural context influence parenting styles?
Some cultures may find authoritarian parenting more acceptable than others.
How can knowledge of ACEs be used in social work?
To identify individuals at risk and provide support to mitigate the negative effects.
How can the concept of 'possible selves' affect academic performance?
Positive possible selves (e.g., imagining oneself as a successful student) can motivate better study habits.
How do adult attachment styles affect romantic relationships?
Secure adults form healthy partnerships, while insecure adults may struggle with trust and intimacy.
What are the stages of play development?
Parallel play, cooperative play, pretend play.
What are the stages of Erikson's psychosocial development in childhood?
Trust vs. Mistrust, Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, Initiative vs. Guilt, Industry vs. Inferiority, Identity vs. Role Confusion.
What are the stages of Erikson's psychosocial development in adulthood?
Intimacy vs. Isolation, Generativity vs. Stagnation, Integrity vs. Despair.