Chapter 13: Socioemotional Development In Middle And Late Childhood Flashcards
Self concept
Domain specific evaluations of the self
Self-esteem
The global evaluative dimension of the self. Self esteem is also referred to as self worth or self image.
Preconventional reasoning
The lowest level of moral reasoning…the individuals concept of food and bad is interpreted primarily by external rewards and punishment
Justice perspective
A moral perspective that focuses on the rights of the individual; individuals independently make moral decisions
Care perspective
The moral perspective of carol Gilligan, which views people in terms of their connectedness with others and emphasizes interpersonal communication, relationships with others, and concerns for others
Social conventional reasoning
Thoughts about social consensus and convention established in order to control behavior and maintain the social system
Gender stereotypes
Broad categories that reflect our impressions and beliefs about males and females
Rapport talk
The language of conversation and a way of establishing connections and negotiating relationships; more characteristic of females than of males
Report talk
Talk that conveys information; more characteristic of males than of females
Androgyny
The presence of positive masculine and feminine characteristics in the same individual
Constructivist approach
A learner centered approach that emphasizes the importance of individuals actively constructing their knowledge and understanding with guidance from the teacher
Direct instruction approach
A structured, teacher centered approach that is characterized by teacher direction and control, mastery of academic skills, high expectations for students’ progress, maximum time spent on learning tasks, and efforts to keep negative affect to a minimum
