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Flashcard 1: What is the term for the social and psychological aspects of being male or female?
Answer: Gender Identity. One's sense of being masculine, feminine, or another gender category.
Flashcard 2: In which stage does Erikson emphasize the importance of peer relationships?
Answer: Industry vs. Inferiority. Children develop competence through social comparison with classmates.
Flashcard 3: Identify the stage where Erikson highlights the challenge of establishing fidelity.
Answer: Identity vs. Role Confusion. Adolescents develop commitment and loyalty to chosen values.
Flashcard 4: What is the term for the emotional bond between a child and caregiver?
Answer: Attachment. The deep emotional connection between infant and primary caregiver.
Flashcard 5: Name the theory that suggests development is a lifelong process.
Answer: Lifespan Development Theory. Development continues from birth to death across all domains.
Flashcard 6: What is the term for the capacity to form close, loving relationships?
Answer: Intimacy. The ability to form deep, meaningful connections with others.
Flashcard 7: Which parenting style is marked by low warmth and low control?
Answer: Neglectful Parenting. Lacks both emotional involvement and behavioral expectations.
Flashcard 8: Identify the parenting style characterized by high control and low warmth.
Answer: Authoritarian Parenting. Emphasizes obedience and discipline with little emotional warmth.
Flashcard 9: Which style of parenting is associated with high warmth and high control?
Answer: Authoritative Parenting. Balances emotional support with clear expectations and boundaries.
Flashcard 10: Which theory emphasizes the influence of social interactions on development?
Answer: Sociocultural Theory. Vygotsky's theory emphasizes cultural context in shaping development.
Flashcard 11: Which concept refers to the ability to adapt to new situations?
Answer: Resilience. The psychological flexibility to adjust to changing circumstances.
Flashcard 12: Identify the psychosocial crisis in Erikson's second stage.
Answer: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt. Toddlers struggle between independence and self-doubt in their abilities.
Flashcard 13: What is the primary conflict in Erikson's sixth stage?
Answer: Intimacy vs. Isolation. Young adults seek meaningful relationships or face social isolation.
Flashcard 14: In adulthood, what is a central social-emotional task?
Answer: Developing intimate relationships. Adults focus on forming romantic partnerships and close friendships.
Flashcard 15: What is the main focus of social-emotional development in infancy?
Answer: Forming secure attachments. Infants learn to trust caregivers through consistent emotional responses.
Flashcard 16: Identify the psychosocial crisis in Erikson's seventh stage.
Answer: Generativity vs. Stagnation. Middle-aged adults contribute to society or become self-absorbed.
Flashcard 17: What attachment style involves high anxiety and avoidance?
Answer: Disorganized Attachment. Children display contradictory behaviors due to chaotic caregiving.
Flashcard 18: Which attachment style is characterized by anxiety and uncertainty?
Answer: Ambivalent Attachment. Children show inconsistent responses due to unpredictable caregiving.
Flashcard 19: What attachment style involves high anxiety and avoidance?
Answer: Disorganized Attachment. Children display contradictory behaviors due to chaotic caregiving.
Flashcard 20: Which attachment style is marked by independence and detachment?
Answer: Avoidant Attachment. Children maintain distance from caregivers and suppress emotions.
Flashcard 21: Identify the attachment style with low anxiety and avoidance.
Answer: Secure Attachment. Children feel comfortable exploring with caregivers as a safe base.
Flashcard 22: What is the main focus of social-emotional development in infancy?
Answer: Forming secure attachments. Infants learn to trust caregivers through consistent emotional responses.
Flashcard 23: Identify the key social-emotional task of early childhood.
Answer: Developing autonomy. Toddlers assert independence while maintaining caregiver relationships.
Flashcard 24: What is a primary social-emotional focus during adolescence?
Answer: Identity formation. Adolescents explore values and roles to establish personal identity.
Flashcard 25: In adulthood, what is a central social-emotional task?
Answer: Developing intimate relationships. Adults focus on forming romantic partnerships and close friendships.
Flashcard 26: What is a common social-emotional challenge in late adulthood?
Answer: Reflecting on life integrity. Older adults evaluate their life choices and overall satisfaction.
Flashcard 27: Which theory emphasizes the influence of social interactions on development?
Answer: Sociocultural Theory. Vygotsky's theory emphasizes cultural context in shaping development.
Flashcard 28: What term describes the ability to understand and manage emotions?
Answer: Emotional Intelligence. The capacity to perceive, understand, and regulate emotional responses.
Flashcard 29: Identify the term for recognizing and understanding another's feelings.
Answer: Empathy. The ability to share and understand another person's emotional experience.
Flashcard 30: What is the term for the ability to delay gratification?
Answer: Self-control. The capacity to resist impulses and wait for better outcomes.