Social, emotional and cognitive development Flashcards
Social =
How we think, feel and behave in social situations
Emotional =
Feeling or affect
Cognitive development =
Wide range of thought processes and intellectual abilities
3 domains of child development study which integrate
- Physical
- Emotional and social
- Cognitive
Theories of child development: continuous or discontinuous?
Continuous - smooth process, children accumulate skills
Discontinuous - Step wise, child rapidly changes then plateus then changes again
Theories of child development: universal course
Same stages due to similar anatomy (e.g. Piaget)
Distinct and envionment and context, unique experiences
Theories of child development: stable or change?
- Stable over time (trauma will effect outcome later)
2. Subject to change (can learn to make friends, not be stressed etc.)
Why is development in infancy important for later life?
Involved in important functions:
- Self-regulation
- Communication and language
- Relationships
- Secure attachment
- Social understanding
Ecological framework of child development:
Interaction between child’s qualities and environment. Desribes micro and macro environments
Microenvironment =
Family, sibilings, school
Macroenvironment =
Economy, policy, cutoms, knowledge
What determines disadvantage?
Balance between protective and risk factors
Protective and risk factors can be broken down into:
- Individual
- Family
- Environment
Individual protective and risk factors
Protective:
Humour Faith Reflection Female Good communication High intelligence Believing in control
Risk factors: Low IQ Health problems Learning disability Low self-esteem Genetics Substance misuse
Family protective and risk factors:
Protective:
Good relationship with at least one Affection Support for education Discipline Supervision
Risk: Parental conflict Broken family Inconsistent discipline Substance abuse Crime Death Abuse Mental health
