Child & Adolescent Development: Peers and Families

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts regarding child and adolescent development, particularly focusing on peers and families.

Peer

Children who share the same age or maturity level.

Social Isolation

Inability to 'plug in' to a social network, linked with problems like delinquency and depression.

Self-Control

Ability to regulate one's emotions and behaviors, influenced by peer groups.

Gender Differences

Variation in social behavior expected from boys and girls in peer interactions.

Culture's Influence on Peers

Cultural context shapes the formation and dynamics of peer relationships.

Sociometric Status

Measure of how much children are liked or disliked by their peers.

Popular Children

Frequently nominated as best friends and rarely disliked.

Rejected Children

Infrequently nominated as friends and actively disliked.

Neglected Children

Not nominated as friends but not actively disliked.

Controversial Children

Nominated both as friends and as disliked.

Friendship Intimacy

The emotional closeness between friends, more emphasized in girls.

Cliques

Small, close-knit groups of friends sharing similar interests.

Crowds

Larger social groups based on reputation rather than close friendships.

Romantic Relationships

Emotional bonds that develop during adolescence, marked by phases.

Entry into Romantic Attractions

First phase of romantic relationships in early adolescence.

Exploring Romantic Relationships

Second phase characterized by casual dating and group dating.

Consolidating Dyadic Romantic Bonds

Final phase marked by strong emotional bonds resembling adult relationships.

Bullying

Repeated aggressive behavior with an intent to harm, involving a power imbalance.

Cyberbullying

Bullying conducted through digital means, increasingly prevalent.

Parenting Styles

Approaches that parents use to raise their children, significantly impacting development.

Authoritative Parenting

A style that is warm and nurturing, but also sets clear limits.

Authoritarian Parenting

Strict and punitive parenting with little emotional support.

Neglectful Parenting

Indifferent parenting that results in low self-esteem and immaturity in children.

Indulgent Parenting

Permissive parenting style resulting in entitlement and egocentrism.

Positive Parenting Strategies

Effective methods involving support, warmth, and moral reasoning.

Psychological Closeness

A supportive parent-child relationship crucial for adolescent development.

Autonomy in Adolescence

Development of independence, often causing parent-adolescent conflict.

Generation Gap

The perceived divide in values and behaviors between parents and adolescents.

Resisting Peer Pressure

The ability to maintain personal standards, often linked to parental monitoring.

Social Support from Peers

Emotional and practical help provided among friends.

Friendship Competence

The ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships.