CH. 13 PEER RELATIONSHIPS Flashcards
What is unoccupied play?
In unoccupied play, a child watches the environment but only engages briefly without focused activity
Describe onlooker play
In onlooker play, a child watches other children play, may ask questions, but does not join in
What is solitary play?
In solitary play, a child is engrossed in their own activity and does not attend to or interact with others
Define parallel play
n parallel play, children play alongside each other but do not interact or play with each other
What characterizes associative play?
In associative play, children engage in a common activity with others but without a coordinated effort or shared goals
Describe cooperative play
In cooperative play, children play together in an organized activity with a shared goal, such as playing a game or enacting a dramatic situation
What are some determinants of friendships among children?
Similarity (homophily), mutual preference, and frequent initiation of interactions are key determinants in friendship formation
How do friendships develop and evolve from infancy to adolescence?
Starting with simple preferences for certain peers, advancing to complex social interactions and stable friendships, and culminating in exclusive, emotionally supportive relationships in adolescence
What are the benefits of friendships?
Emotional support, security, validation, reduced loneliness, help during transitions, and buffering against negative experiences like victimization
What defines a popular child in a peer group?
Highly liked and accepted, often influential within the group
What characterizes a rejected child in peer interactions?
Low acceptance and liking, minimal influence, and often overlooked in social interactions
Describe a neglected child in the context of peer status
Neither actively liked nor disliked, generally unnoticed, and has low social impact
What is an average status child in a peer group?
Receives moderate ratings on acceptance and liking and has moderate influence
What does controversial status entail in peer relationships?
Receives mixed positive and negative ratings, very high in social impact and visibility
