Social-Emotional Development Across the Lifespan - AP Psychology
- Identify the attachment style with low anxiety and avoidance.
- Secure Attachment. Children feel comfortable exploring with caregivers as a safe base.
- Identify the term for one's overall sense of self-worth.
- Self-esteem. The subjective evaluation of one's personal worth and value.
- Identify the key social-emotional task of early childhood.
- Developing autonomy. Toddlers assert independence while maintaining caregiver relationships.
- What is the main focus of social-emotional development in infancy?
- Forming secure attachments. Infants learn to trust caregivers through consistent emotional responses.
- What is a primary social-emotional focus during adolescence?
- Identity formation. Adolescents explore values and roles to establish personal identity.
- Which theory emphasizes the influence of social interactions on development?
- Sociocultural Theory. Vygotsky's theory emphasizes cultural context in shaping development.
- What is the primary conflict in Erikson's sixth stage?
- Intimacy vs. Isolation. Young adults seek meaningful relationships or face social isolation.
- Identify the term for recognizing and understanding another's feelings.
- Empathy. The ability to share and understand another person's emotional experience.
- What is the term for the ability to delay gratification?
- Self-control. The capacity to resist impulses and wait for better outcomes.
- What is Erikson's first stage of psychosocial development?
- Trust vs. Mistrust. Infants develop basic trust through consistent caregiver responses to their needs.
- Identify the psychosocial crisis in Erikson's second stage.
- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt. Toddlers struggle between independence and self-doubt in their abilities.
- Which attachment style is marked by independence and detachment?
- Avoidant Attachment. Children maintain distance from caregivers and suppress emotions.
- What is Erikson's final stage of psychosocial development?
- Integrity vs. Despair. Elderly adults reflect on life satisfaction or experience regret.
- What is the term for the emotional bond between a child and caregiver?
- Attachment. The deep emotional connection between infant and primary caregiver.
- What attachment style involves high anxiety and avoidance?
- Disorganized Attachment. Children display contradictory behaviors due to chaotic caregiving.
- What is the primary concern of social-emotional development in young adulthood?
- Establishing intimate bonds. Young adults prioritize forming romantic and committed relationships.
- In adulthood, what is a central social-emotional task?
- Developing intimate relationships. Adults focus on forming romantic partnerships and close friendships.
- What is the ability to recover from adversity known as?
- Resilience. The capacity to bounce back from difficult life experiences.
- Identify the stage where Erikson highlights the challenge of establishing fidelity.
- Identity vs. Role Confusion. Adolescents develop commitment and loyalty to chosen values.
- Which parenting style is marked by low warmth and low control?
- Neglectful Parenting. Lacks both emotional involvement and behavioral expectations.
- In which stage does Erikson emphasize the importance of peer relationships?
- Industry vs. Inferiority. Children develop competence through social comparison with classmates.
- Name Erikson's fourth stage of psychosocial development.
- Industry vs. Inferiority. School-age children develop competence or feel inadequate compared to peers.
- Which attachment style is characterized by anxiety and uncertainty?
- Ambivalent Attachment. Children show inconsistent responses due to unpredictable caregiving.
- What is the primary conflict in Erikson's third stage of development?
- Initiative vs. Guilt. Preschoolers balance taking initiative with avoiding guilt over their actions.
- Which style of parenting is associated with high warmth and high control?
- Authoritative Parenting. Balances emotional support with clear expectations and boundaries.
- Which psychologist is associated with the theory of Attachment?
- John Bowlby. British psychologist who developed attachment theory in the 1960s.
- Identify the type of attachment formed through consistent caregiver responsiveness.
- Secure Attachment. Results from reliable, sensitive caregiver responses to infant needs.
- Which term describes the influence of peers in adolescence?
- Peer Influence. Friends become increasingly important in shaping adolescent behavior.
- What is the focus of social-emotional development during middle childhood?
- Achievement and competence. Children develop skills and confidence through academic and social success.
- Identify the parenting style characterized by high control and low warmth.
- Authoritarian Parenting. Emphasizes obedience and discipline with little emotional warmth.
- What is a common social-emotional challenge in late adulthood?
- Reflecting on life integrity. Older adults evaluate their life choices and overall satisfaction.
- What parenting style involves low control and high warmth?
- Permissive Parenting. Provides emotional support but lacks structure and boundaries.
- In Erikson's theory, what is the crisis of adolescence?
- Identity vs. Role Confusion. Teenagers explore different roles to develop a coherent sense of self.
- Name the theory that suggests development is a lifelong process.
- Lifespan Development Theory. Development continues from birth to death across all domains.
- What is the term for the social and psychological aspects of being male or female?
- Gender Identity. One's sense of being masculine, feminine, or another gender category.
- Which concept refers to the ability to adapt to new situations?
- Resilience. The psychological flexibility to adjust to changing circumstances.
- Which concept refers to adults supporting the next generation?
- Generativity. Contributing to future generations through parenting or mentoring.
- What is the concept of viewing oneself as a unique individual?
- Self-concept. One's personal understanding of their own identity and characteristics.
- What term describes the ability to understand and manage emotions?
- Emotional Intelligence. The capacity to perceive, understand, and regulate emotional responses.
- What is the term for the capacity to form close, loving relationships?
- Intimacy. The ability to form deep, meaningful connections with others.
- Identify the psychosocial crisis in Erikson's seventh stage.
- Generativity vs. Stagnation. Middle-aged adults contribute to society or become self-absorbed.