Social-Emotional Development Across the Lifespan Flashcards
Ecological Systems Theory
idea of how different systems of environment impact how child becomes
Microsystem
the most important and direct impact on child (family, school, peers, religion, etc.)
Mesosystem
interaction of different factors of microsystem (ex. parents meet coaches)
Exosystem
doesn’t have direct impact but can still impact life (extended family, neighbors, etc.)
Macrosystem
big picture of world/ how world impacts life (U.S. government)
Chronosystem
when different events happen at a certain time in your life and impact you as a person
Authoritarian Parenting
(“too hard”) impose rules “because I said so”, expect obedience, reduces communion with child
Authoritative Parenting
(“just right”) parents enforce rules, limits, and standards but explain, discuss and listen to children, still good open communication
Permissive Parenting
(“too soft”) parents let children do whatever they want, even if results in bad decision, but has good communication with child
Secure Attachment
most children feel distress when parent leaves, and seeks contact when they return
Insecure Avoidant Attachment
children tend to ignore parent and shows little distress when separated and do not seek comfort upon return
Insecure Anxious Attachment
clingy and anxious when parent is present- upset when parent leave and mixed reaction upon return
Insecure Disorganized Attachment
display inconsistent patterns of insecurity, often fearful, uncertain
Temperament
refers to person’s characteristic style and intensity of emotional reactivity
Separation Anxiety
when children cry when their parent is leaving them
