Social & Personality Development in Childhood

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to social and personality development in childhood, based on the provided lecture notes.

Mary Ainsworth

A developmental psychologist known for her work in attachment theory and the Strange Situation procedure.

Strange Situation

A structured observational study designed to assess the quality of attachment between infants and their caregivers.

Attachment Styles

Different patterns of attachment that children develop, including secure, anxious/preoccupied, avoidant/dismissive, and disorganized.

Caregiver Styles

Different approaches caregivers use in raising children that can influence the child's attachment and development.

Social Understanding

The ability to comprehend social cues and interactions, including concepts like social referencing and theory of mind.

Theory of Mind

The understanding that others have different thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives, which develops in childhood.

Goodness of Fit

The compatibility between a child's temperament and the environmental demands or expectations that they face.

Effortful Control

The ability of a child to regulate their emotions and behaviors through conscious effort, which can develop over time.

Moral Development

The process through which children develop a sense of right and wrong, often explored through stages.

Stages of Moral Development

A framework outlining the progression of moral reasoning, including preconventional, conventional, and postconventional levels.