~Class 21 - Peers and Social Acceptance Flashcards
Peer relationships are more ___ than adult-child relationships.
equal (similar maturity; ability; experience)
Peer relationships are more ___ than adult-child relationships.
voluntary (conflict resolution; social skill learning)
Peer relationships are more ___ than adult-child relationships.
Less permanent(“lower stakes”
-opportunities to learn and grow, when compared with family relationships
What are the benefits of play for children?
Cognitive Development,
Emotional Development, Social Development
What types of interest/play do babies show in one another from birth-1y/o?
- By 6 months: Interest in others; efforts to interact.
- Vocalizing, waving, offering toys…
What types of interest/play do babies show in one another from 1-2y/o?
- By 12 months: Action/reaction exchanges.
- By 18 months: Coordinated social interactions
What are the 2 types of early play?
Solitary Play and Parallel Play
What is Solitary Play?
Play alone; ignore nearby peers.
What is Parallel Play?
Side-by-side, but don’t engage
What is Associative play?
Spontaneous, short-lived interactions during longer play session. No shared goal.
What is Cooperative?
Social, reciprocal play in which children share a goal. Meaningfully coordinate activities.
What is Pretend Play?
Actors, objects, and/or actions symbolize something else. Often social pretend play.
What is Selection?
Adolescents gravitate toward one another as friends because of their initial similarities
___ has the strongest influence on problem behaviours
Selection
Similarities emerge over time because friends ___ each other
influence
___ has a stronger influence on day-to-day preferences.
Socialization
___ serve as key Reference Groups for adolescents
Crowds
Crowds are social categories based on ___, ___, and ___, and contribute to identity.
reputation // observed characteristics // stereotypes
___ refers to how well-liked a child/teen is by their peers.
Sociometric Popularity
What is Popular/Prosocial?
Strong social skills; kind, helpful; good communicators
What is Popular/Antisocial?
High in perceived popularity, not necessarily sociometric
What is Rejected/Aggressive?
Impulsive; dominating. Hostile attribution bias
What is Rejected/Withdrawn?
Passive; anxious; low self-esteem. Learned helplessness
Neglected kids keep to themselves, are ___, and are not ___.
socially skilled // overly lonely
Controversial are ___ stable status than others.
less
Average are ___ of children. Strong, close friendships, but don’t stand out among larger peer group.
1/3
Popular-Antisocial children have ___ characteristics.
peer-valued
Popular-Antisocial children tend to show ___ forms of aggression.
gender-stereotypic
Popular-Antisocial children use ___ and ___ behaviour strategically.
aggression // prosocial
Popular-Antisocial children show some ___ (aggression toward other popular students).
“punching up”
Rejected-Aggressive children lack ___ characteristics.
peer-valued
Rejected-Aggressive children’s aggressive behaviour may not align with ___.
expectations/stereotypes
Rejected-Aggressive children have weak ___, and have ___ control over behaviour and emotions.
social skills // limited
Rejected-Aggressive children are ___ toward ___ peers vs. specific targets.
hostile // most/all
What are Virtuous Cycles?
Children’s social strengths → more positive interactions with their peers → opportunity to hone social skills → further positive interactions
What are Vicious Cycles?
Children’s social weaknesses → more negative interactions with their peers → limited social interaction → further negative interactions
