Exam 6: Cognitive Developmental Approaches

According to Erik Erikson,what is the "great governor" of initiative?

A cognitive structure that consists of a network of associations that guides and organizes an individual's perceptions.

A kind of parenting style that encourages children to be independent,but still places limits and controls on child behavior.The parents allow verbal give-and-take and are nurturing toward their children.

This theorist proposed that parenting behavior can best understood when both parent control/discipline and parent acceptance/responsiveness are taken into account.

In order for children to take effective moral action,they need to be able to __________ and __________.

The primary social theories of gender include all of the following,EXCEPT

Penelope has low self-esteem and is unhappy.She appears to be anxious around her peers and has few friends.Her teacher asks her why she sat by herself at lunch.Penelope stated that the other kids would not want her to join them,because she is ugly and dumb.It is most likely that she grew up in a home with parents who were

How does maternal employment outside of the home affect children?

Who developed the theory of sensorimotor play?

Define self-conscious emotions and provide two examples.What are the two criteria necessary for children to experience self-conscious emotions? What is an especial influence on their development during the early childhood years? Give an example of this influence.

Which of the following parenting styles has low demands and high responsiveness?

Four-year old Becky has just hit her sister again.What should Becky's mom do? Most developmental psychologists would suggest

Parents who monitor their children's emotions,view their children's negative emotions as opportunities for teaching,and assist their children in labeling their emotions.

Which parenting style leads to social incompetence in children?

Children between the ages of 4 and 12 usually prefer to play in groups that are made up of

When a 2-year-old pretends to "eat" a book and uses this type of play as a funny way to explore ideas,this play is referred to as

Jean Piaget was primarily interested in

Parents who deny,ignore,or try to change the negative emotions of their children.

Why does China have lower rates of child abuse than the United States?

List four characteristics that are generally associated with the firstborn child.Discuss what accounts for these differences.