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AP Psychology Flashcards: Social Emotional Development Across The Lifespan

Study Social Emotional Development Across The Lifespan in AP Psychology with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

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This deck focuses on Social Emotional Development Across The Lifespan, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Psychology.

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QUESTION

What is the term for the social and psychological aspects of being male or female?

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Gender Identity. One's sense of being masculine, feminine, or another gender category.

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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.