Chapter 4 Flashcards
socialization
The process through which children
acquire the attitudes, beliefs, behaviours, and skills that their parents and
culture consider appropriate
positive feedback loops
increase/decrease in ones response leads to an increase/decrease in another persons response
negative feedback loop
increase/decrease in one persons response sets off a response that is opposite in another
disequilibrium
In a family system, a situation in
which there is significant change in a
family member or in a relationship
between family members.
phase transitions
minor events have major consequences
acceptance/responsiveness
A dimension of child rearing that
includes giving praise, warmth, and
affection and paying attention to
children’s wants, needs, and
concerns
demandingness/control
A dimension of child rearing that
includes setting rules, stating expectations
clearly, and monitoring the
child to make sure that rules are followed
and expectations are met.
authoritative parents
parents who are both responsive and demanding
authoritarian parent
demanding and controlling parents
indulgent parents
responsive but not controlling
indifferent parents
not controlling or responsive
goodness of fit
The relationship between the
demands and expectations of parents
and the temperament of the child.
emotional autonomy
developing sources of emotional strength within oneself. No longer relies on parents.
Behavioural autonomy
ability to make ones own decisions and taking responsibility of ones actions
Behavioural control
rules and limits on childs activities
