Early Childhood: Socioemotional Development

These flashcards cover key concepts related to socioemotional development in early childhood, including theories, parenting styles, emotional regulation, and sibling relationships.

What are the areas of strength noted in Quiz #1 feedback?

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory and a practical, comprehensive letter.

What is the psychosocial stage referred to as Initiative vs Guilt?

It is the third psychosocial stage focusing on power and control, play, and social interactions.

What does self-understanding refer to in early childhood?

It refers to understanding one's size, shape, color, abilities, psychological traits, and emotions.

At what age do children begin to express self-conscious emotions?

Around 18 months.

What is Campos and Barrett's Functionalist Theory?

A theory that describes emotions involving stimulus, appraisal, physiology, expression, and action tendencies.

What are the two types of caregiver emotion socialization?

Supportive and unsupportive.

What is heteronomous morality according to Piaget?

A stage of moral reasoning (ages 4-7) focusing on unchangeable rules and justice.

What parenting style is characterized by warmth, nurturance, and encouraging independence?

Authoritative parenting.

What are some impacts of authoritarian parenting?

We see anxiety, fear, lower self-confidence, and struggles with decision-making.

What are characteristics of middle children in terms of birth order?

They often have a high sense of independence, feelings of alienation, competitive nature, and strong social skills.

What cognitive functions does play support in children?

It supports symbolic thinking, executive functions, and language development.

What socioemotional functions are facilitated by play?

Emotion understanding, emotion regulation, and peer relationships.

What are some consequences of uninvolved parenting?

Poor emotion regulation, behavioral problems, and struggles in forming relationships.

How do siblings contribute to development?

They provide a secure base, opportunities for conflicts, and understanding of others' feelings, thoughts, and actions.

What can diminish the birth order effect on personality?

Parental sensitivity, parenting styles, temperament, family size, and socio-economic status.