Development Across the Lifespan Mid-Module Evaluation

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to social and emotional development throughout the lifespan, parenting styles, and peer relationships as discussed in the lecture.

Theory of Mind (ToM)

The ability to infer the full range of mental states (beliefs, desires, intentions, etc.) that causes action.

Parental Dimensions

Aspects of parenting that include involvement, acceptance, control, and autonomy granting.

Authoritative Parenting

A parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and high demandingness, resulting in better outcomes for children.

Authoritarian Parenting

A parenting style that is low in warmth and high in control, often leading to anxiety and social problems in children.

Permissive Parenting

A parenting style that is warm but indulgent, allowing few demands and boundaries for children.

Uninvolved Parenting

A neglectful parenting style with low involvement and low control, leading to risky behaviors in children.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The process through which children acquire skills to manage emotions, establish positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

Peer Sociability

The development and engagement of social interactions with peers, which begins early in childhood.

Faux Pas Understanding

The ability to recognize unintentional insults or mistakes made in social contexts, important for peer acceptance.

Controversial Children

Children who exhibit both positive and negative social behaviors, popular among some peers but viewed disruptively by others.

Neglected Children

Children who are shy and do not interact often, but do not feel rejected and are usually well adjusted.

Reticent Behavior

A form of behavior where children are hesitant to engage socially, often seen in unfamiliar peer situations.

Cognitive Empathy

The ability to understand another person’s mental state or perspective.

Affective Empathy

The emotional response to another person's feelings or experiences.

Sociodramatic Play

A type of cooperative play during early childhood that supports cognitive and social development through role-playing scenarios.

False Belief Task

A test used to assess a child's understanding that others can hold beliefs different from reality.

Social Preferences

The extent to which children are liked and accepted by their peers, measured through socio-metrics or peer ratings.

Development of Peer Relationships

The evolution of children's friendships and social skills, becoming more important during middle childhood.