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what are the 9 Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

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Linguistic
Logico-mathematical
Spatial
Musical
Body-kinesthetic
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalist
Existential
“Logan Loves So Many Bolts In Igloos Now Everyone”

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what is linguistic intelligence?

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-Sensitivity to sound, rhythm, meaning of language
-Comprehension, analogies

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what is logico-mathematical intelligence?

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-Sensitivity to logical & numerical patterns
-MATH

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what is spatial intelligence?

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-Ability to perceive, mentally transform, & recreate visuospatial world accurately
-Matching picture to real life

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what is musical intelligence?

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-Ability to produce & appreciate pitch, rhythm, and melody

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what is Body-kinesthetic intelligence?

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-Ability to use body skillfully for expressiveness & to achieve goals
-ATHLETIC

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what is interpersonal intelligence?

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-Ability to detect & respond to moods & intentions of others
-OTHER PEOPLE

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what is intrapersonal intelligence?

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-Ability to discriminate own feelings, strengths, desires and use them to guide bx
-YOURSELF

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what is naturalist intelligence?

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Ability to recognize & classify animals, minerals, plants

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what is Existential intelligence?

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-Considering ultimate issues (purpose of life, nature of death)
-Handling death

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what is Reliability?

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Does it yield that same score consistently?
-If I take it today, it should be the same score next week

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what is Validity?

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Does it measure what you intend for it to measure?
-Is it really measuring intelligence

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what is Dynamic Testing?

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-Measures learning potential by having child learn something new with examiner’s help
-Instead of static knowledge
-Reveals potential to acquire skill, not current level of skill
-Vygotsky approach

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what are four Group Differences in IQ?

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Socioeconomic status (SES)
Race / ethnicity
Gender
Generation

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how does SES impact intelligence?

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-higher occupations -> higher IQ for children
-Areas of poverty having lower quality schools
-Parents unable to help child with HW and learning
-No encouragement
-Nutrition
-Home environment
-In US, middle SES children score 9 points higher than low SES children

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how does Race / ethnicity impact intelligence?

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-Asian > White > Hispanics > Blacks
-Can be related to SES
-Cultural differences
-priority of school work
-Language differences
-In US, Asian children score 3 points higher than whites, who score 7 points higher than hispanics, who score 8 points higher than blacks

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how does gender impact intelligence?

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Females: better with language
Males: better with visuospatial items, abstract math / science

VERY SMALL DIFFERENCE

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how does generation impact intelligence?

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Flynn Effect
-IQ scores have increased 15-20 points since 1950
-Difference in environments (EX: technology)

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what are four general factors that can impact IQ?

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Genetic influences
Test Bias
Stereotype threat
Home environment and community

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how can genetic influences impact IQ?

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Twin studies
-IQ correlation higher b/w MZ twins (identical) than b/w DZ twins

Adoption studies
-IQ more related to biological mom’s IQ than adoptive mother’s home
-Environment impacts

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how does test bias impact IQ?

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If it tests culturally specific knowledge & skills that not all had an equal opportunity to learn, then it’s not a fair measurement of intelligence

EX: “a conductor is to an orchestra as a teacher is to what”

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how does the stereotype threat impact IQ?

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Knowledge of stereotypes leads to anxiety and reduced performance

“Girls perform worse than men on math”, girls then perform worse

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what is Socialization when it comes to parenting?

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Teaching children values, roles, and bxs of their culture
-Not automatic, must be TAUGHT!
-Parents, peers, media, teachers, etc. play an important role

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what is the parenting style called that has high control and high warmth?

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Authoritative Parenting

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what is the parenting style called that has low control and high warmth?

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Indulgent-permissive

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what is the parenting style called that has high control and low warmth?

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Authoritarian Parenting

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what is the parenting style called that has low control and low warmth?

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Indifferent-uninvolved

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what is authoritative parenting?

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Explains rules and how to follow them
Encourages discussion & communication
Responsive to child’s emotional needs and cognitive abilities

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what is the outcome of authoritative parenting?

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responsible, self-reliant, and friendly children
-They are able to discuss and learn from mistakes
-See other POVs and their opinion

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what is authoritarian parenting?

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Rules expected to be followed without discussion
-Childrens POV isn’t valued
-Expect hard work, respect, obedience
-Common in military families and families with low socioeconomic status (Due to high stressed parents)

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what is the outcome of authoritarian parenting?

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lower self-esteem, fewer social skills, aggressive
-Aggression due to feeling like they aren’t valued, follow their role models

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what is indulgent-permissive parenting?

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-Let children do as they please
-Little punishment
-Parents act like a friend

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what is the outcome of indulgent-permissive parenting?

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impulsive, easily frustrated
-Don’t understand how to live in the real world
-Don’t know how to follow rules

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what is indifferent-uninvolved parenting?

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-Provide for basic needs, but little else
-Minimal time spent with children
-Not emotionally involved with children

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what is the outcome of indifferent-uninvolved parenting?

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low self-esteem, impulsive, aggressive, moody
-Don’t know how to regulate emotions
-Try to get their parents attention

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what are three ways parents influence children? how?

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Direct Instruction: telling child what to do, when, why
Modeling: learn by watching and doing the same
Feedback: indicate which bxs are appropriate

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what is (+) and (-) reinforcement?

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(+): adding something to increase Bx
EX: Add a star to sticker chart

(-): taking away something to increase Bx
EX: taking away chores

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what is (+) and (-) punishment?

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(+): adding something to decrease Bx
EX: Adding spanking

(-): taking away something to decrease Bx
EX: taking away phone

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what are ways you can have Effective Feedback?

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-Directly follows bx
-Consistent
-Accompanied by explanation and steps to take in the future
-In context of warm parent-child relationship
-Appropriate for child’s cognitive and socioemotional development (Time-Out vs liking alone time)

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what is the Negative Reinforcement Trap?

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Giving in to whining, yelling, or arguing
-Parents unintentionally reinforce Bxs they wish to discourage

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what is the Developmental Trend of peers as you age?

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-When you are younger, you are friends with those that you are surrounded by
-As you get older, you are friends with people that you have similar interests with

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what is a friend to a preschooler?

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-Who is in your proximity
-Enjoy playing together

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what is a friend to an 8-11 yr old?

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“real” friendships start to form
-Similar interests
-Trust & assistance (telling secrets)

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what is a friend to an Adolescent?

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-Reciprocity
-Loyalty
-Intimacy

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what are the 5 categories in which children are placed based on peer acceptance?

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Popular Children
Rejected Children
Controversial Children
Average Children
Neglected Children

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what makes them a popular child?

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Highest levels of sociability & academic functioning
-Lots of positive votes (23%)
-short lived but stable

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what makes them a rejected child?

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-More aggressive, hostile, hyperactive, socially awkward, unhappy, alienated, poorly achieving
-Actively disliked (20%)
-Children are bullied
-long lives and stable

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what makes them a controversial kid?

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Combination of positive and negative, TOP or BOTTOM (7%)
-Aggressive, social, decent academics
-unstable position

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what makes them an average kid?

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Mixture of ratings, MIDDLE (30%)
-Seem average, usually well adjusted
-unstable position

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what makes them a neglected kid?

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Few positive or negative (20%)
-Usually well adjusted (they like to be alone)
-unstable position

51
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can parents have an impact on if their child is rejected?

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YES
poor discipline -> impulsive -> rejection -> hanging out with bad kids -> bad bxs as an adult

52
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what are peer groups?

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Focal point of social relationships during late childhood and early adolescence
-each have unique values & standards for bx

53
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what is the difference b/w Cliques and crowds?

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Cliques: 5-7 good friends

Crowds: jocks, brains, druggies, partiers, preps, etc.
They don’t’ all necessarily all hang out with each other

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what main position do peer groups thrive under?

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Dominance hierarchy
-Leader & members w/ various levels of power

55
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do highschoolers or elementary kids hang out mainly with kids of the same sex as them?

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elementary kids

56
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what three roles do parents have in Peer Relationships early in development?

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Gatekeeping (deciding who is good or bad friend)
Coaching (teaching them how to make friends)
Modeling (model good bx)

57
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when does adolescence begin?

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Onset of puberty
Shift from elementary school to middle school (~11 yrs)

58
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when does adolescence end?

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Economically self-sufficient
Assume several adult roles (~mid-20s)

59
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what are primary and secondary characteristics in puberty?

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primary: linked to reproduction
secondary: physical appearance

60
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for girls that mature early, do they feel they are at an advantage or disadvantage? (characteristics)

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Disadvantage relative to later maturing girls
-Below average popularity, lack self-confidence, withdrawn, less positive body image, do adult things

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for boys that mature early, do they feel they are at an advantage or disadvantage? (characteristics)

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Disadvantage relative to later maturing boys
-Depression, substance abuse, sexual activity

62
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what characteristics do girls who mature later have?

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Physically attractive, poised, leader

63
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what characteristics do boys who mature later have?

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Anxious, less poised, attention seeking bx

64
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for adolescence, what are mood changes associated with?

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changes in activities and social settings
-GOOD mood when with friends
-BAD mood when with parents

65
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what is Morality?

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set of principles that allows person to determine right from wrong

66
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what are three components to morality?

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emotional, cognitive, behavioral

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what is Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development?

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Moral dilemmas (conflict situations)
-Interested in reasoning to justify decision, not decision itself
-Not yes or no for the decision, it’s the WHY
-Stage theory!

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what are the three levels of moral reasoning? describe them

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preconventional: external forces (authority, reward & punishment, low morality, EX: children)

conventional: conform to social norms, medium morality, adults

postconventional: personal moral code, personal principles, high morality, everyone has their own principle of morality

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what are the six stages of moral reasoning?

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  1. Obedience Orientation
  2. Instrumental Orientation
  3. Interpersonal Norms Orientation
  4. Social System Orientation
  5. Social Contract Orientation
  6. Universal Ethical Principle Orientation
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what is Obedience Orientation?

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Obey authority and avoid punishment
They don’t want a punishment
Authority isn’t necessarily the law (wife, God, etc.)

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what is Instrumental Orientation?

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Nice bx in exchange for future favors (self-interest)
All about ME (getting a reward)

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what is interpersonal norms orientation?

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Meet others’ expectations to maintain affection & approval
Want to be looked at as a good boy/girl
Approval from others

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what is social system orientation?

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Follow rules to maintain social system
Follow the law!
Not to avoid punishment
Just to avoid total chaos in the public

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what is social contract orientation?

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Rules = flexible instruments for furthering human purposes
Adhere when valid to further human purposes
Must save the life!

75
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what is the universal ethical principle?

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Personal, abstract principles are valid for all
Justice, caring for others
I apply this no matter what circumstances, UNIVERSAL

76
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What aids moral understanding?

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Discussion (see other POVs)
Gains in perspective-taking skills
Disequilibrium (actively grappling with moral issues, listening and changing your opinion)

77
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according to Erik Erikson, what stage am I in? describe it

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Identity vs Role Confusion (11–21 yrs)
-You must figure out who you are to move on to participate in a romantic relationship

78
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according to Maria, what are the four states of adolescent identity formation?

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Diffusion
Moratorium
Foreclosure
Identity Achievement

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what is diffusion?

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low commitment, low Crisis/Exploration
-Overwhelmed with the task of achieving identity
Common in children

EX: doesn’t vote, didn’t bother to look into it

80
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what is Moratorium?

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low commitment, high crisis/exploration
-Examining different alternatives but has not found satisfactory one

EX: do all the research, but still don’t know who to vote for
Too much information

81
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what is foreclosure?

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high Commitment, low Crisis/Exploration
-Status determined by adults, not personal exploration
-Committed because of other people’s opinions

EX: voted, but parents told you who to vote for

82
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what is identity achievement?

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high Commitment, high Crisis/Exploration
-Has explored alternatives and chosen specific identity
-Common in adults

EX: did the research, and voted

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How can adults help adolescents achieve identity? (3)

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Teen’s autonomy
-They are different from other siblings & parents

Encourage exploration or alternatives
-Don’t stress them out

Exemplify mature, thoughtful problem solving and living
-Having a why for their decision

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what are the four characteristics of adolescent thought?

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-Adolescent egocentrism
-Imaginary audience
-Personal Fable
-Illusion of invulnerability

85
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what is adolescent egocentrism?

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Overly concerned with own thoughts & feelings (ME!)
-They know other perspectives, but just don’t care

86
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what is imaginary audience?

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Believe other are watching constantly
-“Everyone is looking at my pimple”

87
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what is personal fable?

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Believe own experiences & feelings are unique
-“You just don’t understand”

88
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what is illusion of invulnerability?

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Misfortune only happens to others
-“Its not gonna happen to me”
-Linked to risky bxs
-Do not understand the consequences and the reality

89
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what is Super’s Theory?

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Choosing a career is a developmental process

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what are the seven stages of Super’s Theory?

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  1. Crystallization (13-14 yrs)
  2. Specification (18 yrs)
  3. Implementation (late teens, early 20s)
  4. Establishment (young adulthood)
  5. Maintenance (middle adulthood)
  6. Deceleration (middle adulthood)
  7. Retirement
91
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what is the crystallization stage?

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Use talents & interests to limit career choices

92
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what is the specification stage?

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Learn about specific career and begin training
-Stage i am currently in!!

93
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what is the implementation stage?

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Enter workforce and learn first hand about job

94
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what is the establishment stage?

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Select specific occupation and advance in that position
-Work is their main priority

95
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what is the maintenance stage?

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Transition during which adults decrease time for work roles
-Able to do more stuff with their kids

96
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what is the deceleration stage?

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Planning for retirement

97
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what is the retirement stage?

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Stop working full time
-Can do part-time work

98
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what are some criticisms of Super’s Theory?

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-Assumes people choose one occupation and keep it until retirement
-Simply not true in the US

99
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what is Holland’s Personality-Type Theory?

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Finding work fulfilling when it fits your personality

100
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what are the six personality types?

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Realistic
Investigative
Social
Conventional
Enterprising
Artistic

101
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what is the realistic personality type? what are jobs in this field?

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-Enjoy physical labor & concrete problems

Mechanic, construction

102
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what is the investigative personality type? what are jobs in this field?

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-Task oriented, enjoy thinking about abstract relations
-Working independently

Scientist

103
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what is the social personality type? what are jobs in this field?

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-Skilled verbally and interpersonally
-Enjoy solving social problems
-Working with others

Teacher, counselor

104
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what is the conventional personality type? what are jobs in this field?

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-Enjoy structured, well-defined taste assigned by others
-Working with numbers
-Go with the flow

Bank teller, Secretary

105
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what is the enterprising personality type? what are jobs in this field?

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-Enjoy using verbal skills in positions of power, status & leadership

Business executive, Sales

106
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what is the artist personality type? what are jobs in this field?

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-Enjoy expressing self through unstructured tasks, creative
-FREEDOM

Poet, musician

107
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when is part time work beneficial? when is it not?

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-Working less than 15 hours per week (or summer) can be beneficial
-Working more than 15 hours per week is detrimental

108
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why is working more than 15 hours per week detrimental for adolescents?

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School performance suffers
Mental health and behavior problems
Misleading affluence

109
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what is Misleading affluence?

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-Misunderstanding of money
-You think you can buy everything you want since you don’t have to pay bills
-When they enter adulthood is ends up being hard for them to manage money

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what are the two types of Adolescent Delinquency?

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-Adolescent-limited antisocial bx
-Life-course persistent antisocial bx

111
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what is Adolescent-limited antisocial bx?

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-Youth engage in relatively minor criminal acts
-One way to achieve adult status & privilege
-Usually disappears by early adulthood

112
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what is Life-course persistent antisocial bx?

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Antisocial bx emerges at early age and persists throughout life

113
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what are four risk factors for Delinquency? describe them

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Socioeconomic status
-More frequent for low income adolescents

Family processes
-Inadequate parental supervision, inconsistent discipline

Self control
-unable to regulate own behavior and be able to delay gratification

Biological forces
-aggression and impulsivity

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