exam 3 Flashcards
what is popular
frequently nominated as a best friend
never nominated as disliked
socially skilled
status and achievement
evaluating the status of the ppl they date
what is rejected
lack of social skills
aggression
more likely to be bullied
never nominated as best friend
more likely to perceive world as hostile
quicker to choose aggressive responses
what is companionship
familiar partner, someone willing to spend time w them, join collaborative activites
what is stimulation
interesting info
excitement
amusement
what is physical support
resources and assistance
what is ego support
expectation of support, encouragement, and competent, attractive, and worthwhile individuals
what is social comparison
provides info abt where adolescents stand compared to others and if they are doing ok
what are the functions of friendship
companionship
stimulation
physical support
ego support
social comparison
intimacy/affection
what is intimacy/affection
warm, close, trusting relationship with another individual, involves self disclosure
what are the 8 functions of dating
recreation
status and achievement
socialization process
learning about intimacy
context for sexual experimentation/exploration
provides companionship
identity formation and development
means of mate sorting and selection
what is controversial
frequently identified as best friend
frequently identified as disliked
tend to be high in both aggression and prosocial behaviors
what is neglected
never nominated as best friend
never nominated as disliked
tends to be shy, withdrawn, socially unskilled
ignored
peer contexts
peer interaction influenced by contexts (can include the type of peer adolescent interacts w and situation/location where they are)
interacting w peers in different contexts = likely to encounter different messages and opportunities to engage in adaptive and maladaptive behavior tht can influence development
what is recreation
source of enjoyment and recreation
socialization process
learn how to get along w others and assists them in learning manners and sociable behavior
learning about intimacy
serves as an opportunity to establish a unique, meaningful relationship w a person of the opposite sex
boys friendships
more importance w who they can share their interests in activities (ex: sports, hobbies)
more cooperativeness than girls in their friendships
provides companionship
provide companionship through interaction and shared activities in an opposite sex relationship
no child left behind
2002 policy was signed into law
required schools to demonstrate success in terms of academic achievement
statewide standarized testing has a # of positive effects
high expectations for all students
identification of poorly performing schools, teachers, and administrators
improved confidence in schools as test scores rise
identity formation and development
helps adolescents to clarify their identity and to separate from their families of origin