3/31

Question 1

Peer

Answer 1

Any other child that is from approximately the same age cohort

Question 2

Peer interactions

Answer 2

Often consist of short interactions without long-term commitments. Many such interactions between peers. Often quite context specific. Do not require mutual liking, unlike friendship

Question 3

Friendship

Answer 3

Regular and sustained peer interactions. Share expectations of future interactions. Reciprocal actions. Reciprocal liking/interest

Question 4

Major milestone in social interactions

Answer 4

Walking - mobility

Question 5

Peer interactions before 6 months

Answer 5

Building blocks - interested in peers, respond to peer cries, touches and looks and other infant.

Question 6

Peer interactions 1-2 years

Answer 6

Play is based on objects. Hide & seek. Imitation

Question 7

Peer interactions 2-3 years

Answer 7

Theory of mind, taking turns, sharing, wider range of games such as pretend play.

Question 8

Teapot vs. block

Answer 8

Block allows for more imaginative play because it does not have a very specific function

Question 9

Imaginary/pretend play

Answer 9

Better conflict resolution, emotional regulation, turn taking, social competence, understanding others, coordinating activities, etc.

Question 10

Modeling behavior

Answer 10

Imitating parents and peers. Less skilled children benefit from the presence of older children whose behavior they can model