FAML 220 Readings: Divine Framework, Mindsets, Temperament, and Development Concepts (Chapter 1 Overview)

A comprehensive set of vocabulary-style flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture notes, including the Divine Framework, mindsets and temperament, developmental practices, parenting styles, and related scriptures.

Becoming Like Our Heavenly Parents

The idea that learning aims to transform us to become more like God, distinguishing inward becoming from outward doing in parenting and personal growth.

Doing vs Becoming

A contrast between external actions (doing) and inner transformation (becoming) as the ultimate aim of learning.

Divine Parenting Framework

A doctrinal framework with three components—Doctrines, Principles, and Applications—to guide effective parenting.

Doctrines (Divine Framework)

Foundational gospel truths that explain why we should act (e.g., Plan of Salvation, Atonement, Creation, Godhead).

Principles (Divine Framework)

Guidelines derived from doctrines that explain what we should do; they don’t specify exact behaviors.

Applications (Divine Framework)

Specific actions or practices based on doctrines and principles; can vary by person, family, and situation.

Plan of Salvation

Doctrinal truth about mortal life, purpose, and eternal progression in God’s plan.

Atonement of Jesus Christ

Doctrinal truth about Christ’s atoning sacrifice enabling repentance, progression, and exaltation.

The Fall

Doctrine explaining humanity’s mortal condition and the need for salvation through Jesus Christ.

The Creation

Doctrine about God’s creative acts and the implies purpose for humanity.

The Godhead

Doctrinal concept of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost as distinct beings in unity.

Nature and Character of God

Doctrine describing who God is, His attributes, and how He relates to His children.

Eternal Progression (Becoming)

Doctrine that individuals progress eternally toward exaltation and divine likeness.

Priesthood and Priesthood Keys

Doctrinal concept about divine authority and keys given for God’s work on earth.

Prophets & Revelation

Doctrinal concept that God reveals His will through prophets to guide His people.

Apostasy & Restoration

Doctrine describing the falling away from truth and the restoration of gospel truths in the latter days.

Principles: Faith, Prayer, Repentance, Forgiveness, Respect, Love, Compassion, Work, Wholesome Recreational Activities

Core gospel-based guidelines used to frame everyday actions and parenting decisions.

Think Celestial

A call to ground actions in gospel truths and divine perspectives rather than mere rules.

2 Nephi 32:3 – Words of Christ will tell us all things we should do

Scriptural basis for seeking divine guidance to understand proper conduct and decisions.

Divine Framework in Family Life

Application of doctrines, principles, and revelations to parenting and family decisions.

For the Strength of Youth (FSY) & Divine Framework

Guidebook that parallels the framework by teaching doctrinal truths and principles rather than a long list of do’s and don’ts.

Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)

Approach ensuring activities are developmentally appropriate across domains, cultures, and individual differences.

DAP: Age Appropriateness

Ensuring tasks fit the child’s developmental stage, abilities, and milestones.

DAP: Individual Appropriateness (Temperament, Personality, Gender)

Tailoring expectations to a child’s temperament, personality traits, and gender.

DAP: Cultural & Social Context

Aligning practices with the family’s cultural background and social context.

Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

Concept describing the range of tasks a learner can perform with guidance but not yet independently.

Baumrind’s Parenting Styles

Three main styles identified: Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive (plus later Uninvolved) with distinct patterns of responsiveness and demandingness.

Authoritative Parenting

Responsive and demanding; emphasizes clear communication, rationale for rules, autonomy within boundaries.

Authoritarian Parenting

Unresponsive and highly demanding; emphasizes obedience and strict rules with limited justification.

Permissive Parenting

Less demanding; allows greater child expression but with limited guidance and boundaries.

Uninvolved Parenting

Low responsiveness and low demandingness; minimal involvement and guidance.

Big Five Personality Traits (OCEAN)

Five core traits: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism.

Openness to Experience

Curiosity, imagination, and broad interests; often associated with creativity and varied experiences.

Conscientiousness

Self-discipline, reliability, organization, and achievement orientation.

Extroversion

Sociability, assertiveness, and energy in social settings.

Agreeableness

Cooperativeness, empathy, and positive interpersonal relations.

Neuroticism

Tendency toward negative emotions and emotional instability.

Temperament: Nine Dimensions (Thomas & Chess)

Foundational traits describing early-emerging behavior: Activity Level, Rhythmicity, Approach/Withdrawal, Adaptability, Threshold of Responsiveness, Intensity of Reaction, Quality of Mood, Distractibility, Attention Span and Persistence.

Activity Level

Natural pace and amount of physical activity a child shows.

Rhythmicity

Regularity of biological functions like eating and sleeping.

Approach/Withdrawal

Initial response to new people or situations (active vs hesitant).

Adaptability

Ease of adjusting to changes and transitions.

Threshold of Responsiveness

Intensity of stimulation needed to evoke a response.

Intensity of Reaction

Strength of emotional responses.

Quality of Mood

Overall tendency toward a positive or negative mood.

Distractibility

Susceptibility to interruptions and external stimuli.

Attention Span and Persistence

Ability to sustain focus and effort on a task.

Big Five: OCEAN Mnemonic

A quick way to remember Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism.

Normative Development

Common developmental levels considered typical for an age, used to assess progress.

Domains of Development

Key areas: cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional, and spiritual development.

Heart at Peace vs Heart at War

A framework for viewing temperament and character through a spiritual lens—peace leads to constructive responses; war leads to judgment and strife.

One-Size-Fits-All Parenting

The improper approach of treating all children identically without tailoring to individual needs.

Divine Framework: How Doctrines, Principles, and Applications Relate

Doctrines provide why; principles provide what; applications provide how these guide actions in parenting.

Sabbath and Sacred Relationships (relevance to study)

Contextual reminders that sacred relationships and spiritual practices influence parenting and learning.

Parable of the Apple Watch

Illustrates how external indicators (rings) measure activity but not underlying motivation or health; signos of learning vs real change.

Growth Mindset

Belief that abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance.

Fixed Mindset

Belief that abilities are largely innate and unchangeable, leading to avoidance of challenges.

Praise Guidelines for Growth Mindset

Provide praise for effort/process, encourage resilience, avoid overpraising innate talent, and promote a “yet” mindset.

What is Learning? (Question prompts in notes)

Exploration of what learning means, why we learn, and how to apply learning to real-life contexts.

Agency and Responsibility as Learners

Idea that learners have agency to act and responsibility to seek truth and apply it.

2 Nephi 32:3

Scriptural reference stating that the words of Christ will tell us what we should do—emphasizing doctrine and principle over mere application.

The Family Proclamation vs Applications

In scriptures and church documents, focus is on doctrines and principles rather than explicit applications.