Chapter 8 (notes) Flashcards
When parents of children get a divorce, what are some consequences that come along with it
Children might loose a sense of security
Children might think they are the cause of separation
Children might think they have to take sides
Children’s routines are disrupted
They might have behavioural, academic, and emotional issues
What are some positive aspects of having a sibling
Cooperation
Teaching
Nurturance
Social competence
Self-identity
What are some negative aspects of having a sibling
Conflict
Control
Competition
Regression to baby-like behaviours (new baby)
What are 4 characteristics of first-born children
- More motivated to achieve
- More anxious
- More cooperative
- Less self-reliant
What are 4 characteristics of Second-born children
- More popular with peers
- Lower self-concept
- Worse academically
- More aggressive
What is the difference between Solitary Play and Parallel Play (infancy)
Solitary play = playing by themselves (not interested in playing with others
Parallel play = Plays along side others, but not with them
What is the difference between Associative Play and Cooperative (early childhood)
Associative play = sharing toys and interacting
Cooperative play = children working together for some sort of shared goal or rules
In childhood, when do Empathetic behaviours become evident
aroma 2-3 years, more common among girls
At what age are children able to say their gender and at what age do they have gender stability
2-3 years, 3-4 years
At what age do children realize that sex does not change with changes in dressing and behaviours
ages 5-7