PART 10. PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD Flashcards
The 3rd stage of Neo-Piagetian self-definition wherein children can integrate various aspects of the self.
representational systems
Erikson’s 4th stage wherein children must learn productive skills their culture require otherwise, they will experience feelings of inferiority.
industry vs inferiority (5 to 12)
2 components that will affect a child’s behavior
- family structure
2. family atmosphere
2 responses to family conflicts
- internalizing behaviors
2. externalizing behaviors
Are actions in response to family conflicts that is characterized by suppressed feelings resulting to anxiety and depression.
internalizing behaviors
Behavior that are hostile and aggressive.
externalizing behaviors
A transitional stage in the control of behavior in which parents supervise generally and children exercise moment-to-moment self-regulation.
coregulation
The unfavorable attitude towards minority or those who do not belong to one’s own group.
prejudice
The tally of scores that measures popularity.
sociometric popularity
When kids say they like that certain child.
positive nomination
When kids say they do not like that certain child.
negative nomination
Selman’s stages of friendship
Stage 0: Momentary playmateship (3 to 7) undifferentiated level
Stage 1: One-way assistance (4 to 9) unilateral level
Stage 2: Two-way fair-weather cooperation (6 to 12) reciprocal level
Stage 3: Intimate, mutually shared relationships (9 to 15) mutual level
Stage 4: Autonomous interdependence (begins at 12) interdependent stage
The stage of friendship when children define friends in terms of physical closeness and value them because of material/physical attributes.
Stage 0: Momentary playmateship (3 to 7) undifferentiated level
The stage of friendship when children define friends as someone who does what they want them to do.
Stage 1: One-way assistance (4 to 9) unilateral level
The stage of friendship that involves give-and-take still serves many separate self-interests.
Stage 2: Two-way fair-weather cooperation (6 to 12) reciprocal level
The stage of friendship when children view friendship as an ongoing, systematic, committed relationship. In this stage they tend to be possessive and demand eclusivity.
Stage 3: Intimate, mutually shared relationships (9 to 15) mutual level
The stage of friendship when children respect the need of a friend for dependency and autonomy.
Stage 4: Autonomous interdependence (begins at 12) interdependent stage
Instrumental; act of aggression to get what one wants.
proactive aggression
Hostile; aggressive behavior out of anger or reacting to what they perceive is a hostile intent.
reactive aggression
Tendency to assume that a behavior is of hostile intent although action is ambiguous.
hostile attribution bias
Aggression deliberately and persistently aimed against a target who is vulnerable.
bullying
An emotional problem that is characterized by negativity, hostility, and defiance.
oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
An emotional problem that is characterized by repetitive, persistent pattern of aggressive, antisocial behavior violating norms and the rights of others.
conduct disorder (CD)
An emotional problem that is characterized by unrealistic fear of school as a form of separation or social anxiety.
school phobia
An emotional problem that is a prolonged anxiety on being away from home or the people he/she is attached to.
separation anxiety disorder
An emotional problem that is an extreme fear and/or avoidance of social situations.
social phobia
Anxiety that is not focused on any ingle target.
generalized anxiety disorder
Anxiety aroused by repetitive, intrusive thoughts/impulses often leading to compulsive ritual behaviors.
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
A mood disorder (child) indicated by prolonged friendlessness, inability to have fun or concentrate, fatigue, and suicide ideation.
childhood depression
A treatment technique wherein a therapist meets the patient alone.
individual psychotherapy
Therapists sees a whole family for a session.
family therapy
Therapists instills desirable behavior and omits undesirable behavior- behavior modification.
behavior therapy
Allows a person to express themselves without words and use a variety of art materials and media.
art therapy
Use of play to reduce emotional distress.
play therapy
Use of drugs to treat emotional problems.
drug therapy
It is a drug used to treat OCD, depressive, and anxiety disorders.
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
According to David Elkind, kids these days are _______ because they grow up too soon due to modern pressures.
hurried child
Those who weather adverse circumstances.
resilient children
These are factors that lessen the impact of early stress.
protective factors
protective factors are
- family relationships
- cognitive functioning
- a child’s temperament and personality
- compensating experiences
- reduced risk
