Social and Behavioral Development Flashcards
what are the types of behavioral development: conditioning
- classical
- operant
- observational learning
what is operant conditioning
- extension of classical conditioning
- consequence of a behavior is itself a stimulus that can influence future behavior
- reinforcement increases likelihood of behavior
- punishment decrease likelihood of behavior
what is positive reinforcement
- desired behavior is rewarded
- toy given to a child for good behavior
- giving praise or compliment for good behavior
what is negative reinforcement
- unpleasant stimulus is removed as a result of behavior
- can go two ways:
1. tantrum gets you out of the situation- throw a bigger one next time
2. appointment time shortened due to good behavior
what are the 2 stages of observational learning
acquisition and performance
behavior moves from acquisition to performance if the model is _____
liked/respected/trusted
what are the 8 stages of emotional development and how long is each stage
- development of basic trust: 0-18 months
- autonomy: 18 months - 3 years old
- development of initiative: 3-6 years old
- industry/mastery of skills: 7-11 years old
- development of identity: 12-17 years old
- ## development of intimacy: young adult
what happens in step 1: development of basic trust
- child attached to parent
- may be fearful or uncooperative if they havent developed trust
- treat patient with parent
what happens in step 2: autonomy (or shame)
- terrible twos
- child is finding independence and ability to choose
- if its not their idea it likely wont happen
- give choices
- have parent present
what happens during step 3: development of initiative
-physical activity and motion
- tons of questions
- important to succeed
- first dental visit is usually now
- treat away from parent to reinforce independence
what happens during industry/mastery of skills
- acquiring academic and social skills which allow them to compete in an enivronment where those who produce are recognized
- necessity of working is realized
- peers becoming more important
- realistic goals should be set and met
- compliance depends on child understand what is needed to please parents
what happens during development of identitiy
- adolescence
- realizing one can exist outside the famiky
- rejecting parental authority, peer group extremely important
- motivation is internal or external
- important that a child in this age group have internal desire to undergo any prolonged treatment
what happens in the development of intimacy stage
- creating close meaningful relationships
- ability to sacrifice and compromise for a relationship
what are the steps of cognitive development
- assimilation
- accommodation
what happens in assimilation in cognitive development
- incorporating events within the environment into mental categories
- child sees something that flies -> learns its a bird -> everything that flies is a bird