Child Development and Attachment Insights

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What is a primary contribution of emotion regulation skills in children?

Enhanced academic success (correct)

Development of poor self-esteem

Stronger attachment to caregivers

Increased reliance on peers for support

How do attachment needs change for children after the age of 5?

They become more dependent on their mothers.

They require more physical closeness with caregivers.

They feel secure being away from caregivers. (correct)

They become emotional support reliant on peers.

Why is secure attachment important for children in middle childhood?

It helps in achieving better academic and social outcomes. (correct)

It leads to more avoidance of peers.

It increases externalizing behaviors.

It allows children to become more independent.

Which attachment styles are associated with higher levels of peer rejection in children?

Avoidant and disorganized Signup and view all the answers

What role do fathers play in the attachment system as children grow older?

They also become increasingly important, especially for boys. Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to the visibility of children in social settings?

Athletic skills for boys and physical attractiveness for girls Signup and view all the answers

How is aggression generally viewed in the context of social status among children?

It is accepted as a normal method of obtaining and maintaining social status. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the perception of aggression by the time children reach 8th grade?

It is seen as undesirable among friends but still admired in others. Signup and view all the answers

What type of aggression is assessed through questions about psychological tactics like ignoring peers?

Social aggression Signup and view all the answers

Which group of children is more likely to have friendships that improve wellbeing?

Children with both friends and social status Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of visibility is associated with negative feelings like loneliness, despite achieving visibility goals?

Aggressive strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested about the stability of aggression in children over the years?

Children's use of aggression tends to remain stable relative to their peers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the article by Brown (2000)?

Cohabitation dynamics and relationship expectations Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological concept is linked to prosocial behavior according to Christner et al. (2020)?

Moral self-concept Signup and view all the answers

What main advantage does animal-assisted therapy provide according to Charry-Sánchez et al. (2018)?

Enhances emotional well-being Signup and view all the answers

What association is primarily discussed by Cillessen & Mayeux (2004)?

Aggression and social status shifts Signup and view all the answers

What developmental issue is addressed in the meta-analysis by Compas et al. (2017)?

Emotion regulation in childhood and adolescence Signup and view all the answers

In the study by Choe et al. (2013), what bias is examined among young school-age children?

Hostile attribution bias Signup and view all the answers

What relationship is explored in the study by Colle & Del Giudice (2011)?

Emotional competence and attachment patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern according to the CDC's message for cat owners regarding toxoplasmosis?

Health risks associated with pet ownership Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of childhood development does Crick (1996) primarily focus on?

Social adjustment predicting behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the study by Rood et al. (2009)?

The influence of emotion-focused rumination on depressive symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is suggested as a risk for anxiety disorders in childhood according to Rosenbaum et al. (1993)?

Behavioral inhibition Signup and view all the answers

What concept does Salovey and Mayer (1990) contribute to the field of psychology?

Emotional intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which study focuses on racial identity and social cognition during middle childhood?

Rowley et al. (2008) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main subject of the publication by Rosenthal (2016)?

Transgender youth and current concepts Signup and view all the answers

What is a key outcome discussed by Schneider et al. (2001) regarding child-parent attachment?

Improved peer relations Signup and view all the answers

Which publication emphasizes the development of emotional competence?

Saami (1999) Signup and view all the answers

Which theory is central to the work of Ryan and Paquette (2009)?

Ecological systems theory Signup and view all the answers

What do Salmon et al. (2016) investigate in relation to child psychopathology?

Language skills and their implications for intervention Signup and view all the answers

How do the changes in friendship dynamics from Stage 4 to Stage 5 influence the perception of sharing responsibility in relationships?

They highlight the importance of mutual support and autonomy in friendships. Signup and view all the answers

What role does prosocial behavior play in the development of reciprocal friendships among children?

It enhances the quality of friendships by necessitating role flexibility. Signup and view all the answers

What outcome might result from the lack of explicit discussions about prosocial behavior in early childhood?

Children may not interpret their actions as friendly or helpful. Signup and view all the answers

What implication does the distinction between spontaneous and reported friendship behaviors have on understanding children’s friendships?

Children may express lesser complexity in their friendships than they experience. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key finding about the impact of parental relationships on children’s peer friendships?

Parental attachment security has a small effect but not a definitive one. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an individual with shallow or deficient affect?

Expresses emotions in an insincere manner Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior best illustrates a lack of remorse?

Apologizing only when caught Signup and view all the answers

How does a lack of empathy manifest in an individual?

By acting cold and disregarding the feelings of others Signup and view all the answers

What does a general unconcern about performance indicate?

Lack of effort in important tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would typically not apply to someone who is considered callous?

Feeling guilty after wrongdoings Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of metacognitive skills in children's learning?

They help regulate and monitor cognition. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes private self-consciousness in children?

It involves understanding inner feelings and motivations. Signup and view all the answers

How do self-awareness abilities benefit children in social situations?

They allow children to monitor emotional states and behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of self-concept involves how children perceive their abilities in various domains?

Self-Efficacy Signup and view all the answers

What is public self-consciousness primarily concerned with?

Anxiety about social performance. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Middle Childhood Socioemotional Development

Children develop emotional competencies, including awareness of their own and others' emotions, empathy, and coping abilities.
Emotional competence develops within the context of relationships and culture.
Expectations for emotional competence may differ for girls and boys.
Emotional communication within relationships is important for adjustment.
Psychotherapy with children helps them achieve greater emotional competency.

Emotional Awareness of Self and Others

The first step in emotion regulation is recognizing one's own emotional state and naming it.
Emotional self-awareness correlates with cognitive abilities.
Lower emotional awareness predicts internalizing problems like depression and anxiety.
Children's ability to recognize and name emotions in others improves with age.
Recognition of happiness and sadness is easier for children than other emotions.

Emotions and Externalizing Symptoms

Callous-unemotional (CU) traits are emotional deficits in children.
CU traits are associated with difficulties in regulating emotions and understanding others' emotions.
Externalizing behaviors involve acting out emotions through antisocial behavior, hostility, and aggression.
Children with externalizing problems may have low emotional knowledge or understanding of others' emotions.

Emotions and Internalizing Symptoms

Internalizing behaviors (anxiety and depression) are acted in, not out.
The behavioral inhibition system leads to feelings of anxiety and fear.
Children who are more sensitive to cues of threat are more prone to internalizing problems.
Offspring of adults with internalizing disorders tend to be more behaviorally inhibited.

Emotion Regulation in Middle Childhood

Supportive parental reactions encourage emotional regulation.
Warm, responsive parents validate children's emotions, help them make sense of their reactions, and accept emotions as part of life.
Non-supportive parental reactions might limit a child's ability to regulate emotions.
Emotional regulation means adaptively managing emotions.

Attachment and Caregiving

Attachment is a secure base for a child to explore the world.
Secure attachment to parents correlates to better academic and social outcomes in middle childhood.
Children in middle childhood gain autonomy but still need support from caregivers.
Friendships are a context for children to practice caregiving.
Prosocial behavior and assertiveness determine friendship quality.

Friendship During Middle Childhood

Children actively choose their friends based on factors like gender, race, and personality.
Similarity in traits and interests are strong factors determining friendship choices.
Children develop more complex understanding of friendships over time, from mutual activities to shared intimacy and moral commitments.
Feelings of kindness, acceptance, and empathy are important in friendships.

Moral Cognition or Moral Reasoning

Kohlberg's stages describe how moral reasoning develops in children and adults.
Preconventional morality is focused on self-interest and avoiding punishment (Stages 1-2).
Conventional morality is focused on pleasing others and obeying rules (stages 3-4).
Postconventional morality involves abstract reasoning and ethical principles (Stages 5-6).

Moral Self-Concepts

Moral self-concepts develop in middle childhood, forming the basis for identity.
Moral self-concepts link moral values to perceptions of self.
Shame and guilt are associated with failing to live up to moral values in children.

Emotional awareness and regulation increase in proficiency throughout childhood.
Attachment to parents and social emotional growth are intertwined.
Children's self-concepts, especially in terms of gender, race, and ethnicity, become significant during this stage.

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Explore crucial topics in child development related to emotion regulation and attachment. This quiz dives into how children's attachment styles evolve, the impact of fathers, and the perception of aggression. Test your understanding of these vital concepts and their implications on child wellbeing.