3.6 Social-Emotional development

Ecological systems theory

-Microsystem

-Mesosystem

-Exosystem

-Macrosystem

Microsystem

Groups that have direct contact with the individual

Mesosystem

Relations between groups in microsystem

Exosystem

Events that do not involve the individual but can indirectly affect them

Macrosystem

Cultural patterns and values surrounding the individual

Chronosystem

Individual’s current stage in life

Authoritarian

Strict rules, high expectations, little warmth

Authoritative

Balanced rules, high expectations, high warmth

Permissive

Few rules, low expectations, high warmth

Secure Attachment

Trust and confidence in the caregiver’s availability

Insecure attachment

-Avoidant

-Anxious

-Disorganized (Shows contradictory behavior)

Imaginary Audience

Belief that others are constantly watching and judging

Personal Fable

Belief in personal uniqueness and invulnerability

Adolescent processes to identity

-Achievement: Commitment to identity after exploring

-Diffusion: Lack of commitment

-Foreclosure: Commitment to identity with no exploring

-Moratorium: Exploring without commitment

Social Clock

When you’re considered an adult and major life events occur

*This is based on your culture