Chapter 3 Flashcards
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory
- A Bioecological Theory
- Theory that development is influenced by five environmental systems.
- Microsystem (centre)
- Mesosystem
- Exosystem
- Macrosystem (outer)
- Chronosystem (width)
Microsystem
(Bronfenbrenner)
Direct interactions.
Setting where the individual spends a considerable amount of time.
- ex. family, school, peers, health services, religious groups, neighbourhood play area, peers.
Mesosystem
(Bronfenbrenner)
Links between microsystems.
- ex. connections between school experiences and family experiences.
Exosystem
(Bronfenbrenner)
Experiences in settings (in which a child does NOT have an active role) that influence the child’s immediate context.
- ex. school and park supervisory boards have a lot of impact on a child’s development indirectly.
Macrosystem
(Bronfenbrenner)
The broader culture in which students and teachers live.
- Attitudes and ideologies of the culture.
Chronosystem
(Bronfenbrenner)
The patterning of environmental events and transitions over the life course.
The sociohistorical conditions of a student’s development.
Time
- ex. the lives of children today differ in many ways from what their parents + grandparents experienced.
Erikson’s Life-Span
Development proceeds in eight stages.
- Each stage is characterized by a developmental task that confronts individuals with a crisis.
- Stages reflect the motivation of the individual.
Erikson’s Developmental Stages
1.Trust vs. Mistrust
2. Autonomy vs. Shame + Doubt
3. Initiative vs. Guilt
4. Industry vs. Inferiority
5. Identity vs Identity Confusion
6. Intimacy vs. Isolation
7. Generativity vs. Stagnation
8. Integrity vs. Despair
Trust vs. Mistrust
- 1st stage of Erikson’s development theory.
- Infancy (1st year).
- Trust is developed through warm, nurturing caregiving.
- Trust results in a positive outcome of comfort and minimal fear.
- Mistrust develops when infants are treated negatively or ignored.
Autonomy vs. Shame + Doubt
- 2nd stage of Erikson’s development theory.
- Late infancy + toddler years (age 1-3)
- Independence is fostered by support and encouragement.
- Autonomy is when children learn that their behaviour is their own.
- Shame + doubt develops if they are restrained too much or punished too harshly.
Autonomy
- Children learn that their behaviour is their own.
- Begin to assert their independence and realize their will.
Initiative vs. Guilt
- 3rd stage of Erikson’s development theory.
- Early Childhood (age 3-5)
- As young children’s social world begins to widen, they begin to be more challenged.
- Initiative is required for exploring and accepting challenges.
- Guilt develops if they are irresponsible or are made to feel too anxious.
Industry vs. Inferiority
- 4th stage of Erikson’s development theory.
- Elementary school years (age 6-puberty)
- Become a master of knowledge and intellectual skills.
- The danger during this time frame is developing a sense of inferiority, unproductiveness, and incompetence.
Identity vs Identity Confusion
- 5th stage of Erikson’s development theory.
- Adolescence
- Encourages the exploration of different paths to attain a healthy identity.
- If this is not encouraged, they will remain confused about their identity.
Intimacy vs. Isolation
- 6th stage of Erikson’s development theory.
- Early adult years (20s + 30s)
- Task is to form positive and close relationships with others (essential).
- Isolation will develop if an individual fails to create close bonds with others.
Generativity vs. Stagnation
- 7th stage of Erikson’s development theory.
- Middle adulthood (40s + 50s)
- Generativity means transmitting something positive to the next generation (ex. teaching).
- Stagnation is the feeling of having done nothing to help the next generation.
Generativity
Transmitting something positive to the next generation
- ex. teaching
Stagnation
The feeling of having done nothing to help the next generation.
Integrity vs. Despair
- 8th stage of Erikson’s development theory.
- Late adulthood (60’s - death)
- Life review and retrospective evaluation of one’s past.
- Positive Review = Integrity
- Negative Review = Despair
Baumrind’s Parenting Styles
Sorts parenting styles into four main categories:
- Authoritarian
- Authoritative
- Neglectful
- Permissive (Indulgent)
Authoritarian Parenting
A restrictive and punitive parenting style.
There is little verbal exchange between parents and children.
- Little to no info given for decisions, rules, or expectation.
No/some importance on sharing emotions.
Rule dependent for decisions and expectations.
This style is associated with children’s social incompetence.
- ex. Emily Gilmore
Authoritative Parenting
A positive parenting style that encourages children to be independent but still places limits and controls on their actions.
Provides consistent rules and expectations.
Balances input and ideas from parent and child.
- Allows extensive verbal give-and-take.
Can be a little difficult to mediate this balance.
This style is associated with children’s social competence.
- ex. Molly + Arthur Weasley
Neglectful Parenting
A parenting style of un-involvement in which parents spend little time with their children.
- Relationship between parent and child is minuscule or non-existent.
Associated with children’s social incompetence.
- ex. Frank + Monica Gallagher
Permissive (Indulgent) Parenting
A parenting style where there is high parental involvement but little to no restrictions on children’s behaviour.
Social + emotional needs are valued.
Strong parent and child relationship.
Child may appear to be in charge rather than the parent.
Linked with children’s social incompetence.
- ex. Lorelai Gilmore
Peers Effect on Development
Peers provide a source of information and comparison about the world outside of the family.
Friendships influence children’s attitudes toward school and how successful they are in the classroom.
- Protect us against substance use and aggression.
Five Types of Peer Statuses
- Popular
- Average
- Neglected
- Rejected
- Controversial
Popular
(peer status)
- Has friends and is rarely disliked.
Average
(peer status)
Positive and negative peer nominations.
Neglected
(peer status)
No friends but not disliked