Social Emotional Development Lecture

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to social-emotional development, emphasizing important concepts in children's social and emotional growth.

Social Emotional Development

A field of study focusing on how social interactions and emotional competencies contribute to children's overall development.

Self-concept

An individual's perception of self, which can influence their self-esteem.

Self-esteem

A global evaluation of the self, comparing one's self-worth to others.

Academic self-concept

An individual's perception of their academic abilities, which is influenced by achievement and teacher expectations.

Social competence

Social and emotional skills that lead to positive social outcomes.

Sociability

One's level of social participation and engagement in social activities.

Prosociality

Behaviors intended to benefit others, such as sharing and helping.

Emotional expressiveness

The ability to express both positive and negative emotions appropriately.

Emotional regulation

The ability to cope with and control one's emotions.

Social interactions vs Relationships

Social interactions are less intimate connections with others, while relationships involve close, personal connections.