Dev psych exam 2 Flashcards
Trust vs Mistrust
infants learn basic trust if the world is a secure place where their basic needs are met (first two yrs of life)
autonomy vs shame and doubt
infants succes or fail in gaining sense of self rule over their own bodies or actions (first two yrs of life)
cog theory of early psychosocial dev
infants form a concept of what to expect from other ppl . early experiences are important
ethotheory
a child rearing theory that is embedded within a particular culture or ethnic group. proximal vs distal parenting
social smile
smile in response to other’s smile. major milestone 6-10 weeks
laughter
3 to 4 mos
general distress
from birth
anger
4 to 8 mos. normal in infants. peaks in 2nd yr of life
stranger wariness and separation anxiety
8 to 12 mos
internal working model
a set of expectations formed early in life about the availability of attachment figures
secure attachment type b
explores toys, may cry upon caregiver leaving. happy to see caregiver return. long term outcomes are positive (good social skills, well like and happy kids)
type a insecure avoidant
explores toys, does not cry when care giver leaves -> shows stress physiologically. avoids or ignores caregiver upon return
type c insecure resistant
little or no exploration of toys, cries when caregiver leaves. remains upset when caregiver returns
type d disorganized
bizarre, inconsistent behavior toward caregiver (stilling). may have been abused or neglected. long term outcomes are often very neg. may engage in self injurious behavior
aai classification Secure
objective evaluation of childhood experiences. clear memories and coherent discourse
aai classification dismissing
lack of memories and stereotyped descriptions, derogation of attachment
Preoccupied aai classification
conflicted and confused discourse. passivity or involved anger
limbic system
responsible for the expression and regulation of emotions. hypothalamus, amygdala, hippocampus
amygdala
emotions– fear and anxiety