Peer Interactions and Social Development

A collection of flashcards focusing on key concepts related to peer interactions and social development for effective studying.

Peer Interactions

Interactions among children that are briefer, freer, and more equal compared to those with adults.

Developmental Patterns of Peer Interaction

Describes how children's peer interactions evolve from infancy through adolescence, including changes in social preferences and gender segregation.

Gender Preferences for Playmates

Refers to children's tendency to choose same-gender play partners as they grow up.

Peer Status Categories

The five categories used to assess peer status: popular, rejected, neglected, controversial, and average.

Aggressive-Rejected Children

Children who exhibit low self-control and problem behaviors, differentiating them from nonaggressive-rejected children.

Social-Cognitive Information Processing

A framework explaining how children interpret social cues and decide how to act in peer interactions.

Peer Influence in Adolescence

The tendency for peers to influence adolescents' lifestyle choices more strongly than parents.

Sociometric Techniques

Methods used to assess peer status by having children identify who they like or dislike.

Stable Social Status

The consistency of children's social status over time, particularly among rejected children.

Cooperative Learning

An educational approach in which small groups of students work together, fostering peer support and cooperation.

Pygmalion Effect

The phenomenon in education where teachers' positive expectations lead to enhanced student performance.

Impact of Parental Involvement

The influence a parent's engagement and communication regarding education has on a child's academic and social success.

Media Influences on Gender Roles

The effect of media portrayals on children's perceptions and reinforcement of gender roles.

Androgyny

The presence of both masculine and feminine characteristics in individuals, beneficial for children’s development.

Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development

A framework outlining the progression of moral reasoning from preconventional to postconventional stages.

Social Policy

A structured set of actions designed to address social issues or achieve social goals.

Head Start Program

A well-known initiative aimed at improving educational outcomes for impoverished children.

Child Care Types

Different forms of child care available, including own-home care, family child care homes, and child care centers.

Teen Pregnancy Influences

Factors contributing to high rates of teen pregnancy, including lack of education and absence of supervision.

Child Abuse Risk Factors

Variables that increase the likelihood of child abuse, such as poverty and unrealistic parenting expectations.