W8 L3 Chapter 1-6: Social and Emotional Development in Childhood

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to social and emotional development during childhood, as discussed in the lecture.

Emotional Development

The process through which children come to understand and manage their emotions.

Temperament

Early appearing and stable individual differences in emotional reactivity and self-regulation.

Attachment

The close emotional bonds that infants form with their primary caregivers, which serve as the foundation for future relationships.

Primary Emotions

Basic emotions that are universal and do not require significant learning, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear.

Secondary Emotions

Emotions that are influenced by social context and require learning, like shame and embarrassment.

Co-regulation

The process by which caregivers help children regulate their emotions.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Secure Attachment

A strong emotional bond characterized by trust and a sense of safety in relationships.

Authoritative Parenting

A parenting style that is responsive and demanding, associated with the best developmental outcomes for children.

Self-Concept

An understanding and assessment of oneself, including how one sees themselves in relation to others.

Self-Esteem

The evaluation of one's self-worth and the feelings associated with that evaluation.

Developmental Trajectory

The path of development that an individual follows through their lifespan based on various influences.

Erikson's Stage Theory

A model proposing that personality develops through eight stages, each characterized by a psychosocial crisis.

Strange Situation Test

An experimental procedure to assess attachment styles in infants by observing their reactions to their caregiver in a strange environment.

Social Comparison

The process of comparing oneself to others to evaluate individual abilities and self-worth.

Cognitive Development

The processes of growth and change in intellectual capacities, affecting emotional understanding and expression.

Moral Development

The evolution of personal values and ethics concerning right and wrong throughout childhood.