Child Psychology ECP 611 Quiz

The child's immediate environment, including family and friends.

Connections between the microsystem, such as interactions between family and school.

External systems that affect the child, such as culture and community.

Cultural values and beliefs influencing the child's development.

Development is driven by unfolding genetic predispositions.

Children actively construct their knowledge through exploration.

Learning supported by guidance or support.

Support provided to help a child develop a skill, gradually lessening as they improve.

Gardner's theory suggests different types of intelligence, not just one.

The ability to understand and manage your own and others' emotions.

The ability to interact effectively with others.

A measure of a person's emotional intelligence.

Ability to monitor one's and others' feelings, distinguish them, and use this knowledge to guide actions.

Daniel Goleman's book made EI widely known.

Ability to understand and manage your feelings and the feelings of others.

EI development occurs over time, often starting in childhood.

A type of play that involves simple motor activities like running, jumping, or playing with objects.

Play that involves physical activity and exploration of the environment.

Play that involves creating or building something, using materials.

Play that involves using objects or actions to represent something else.

Intentional actions intended to help or benefit others.

Understanding and sharing the feelings of another person.

Acting with selfless concern for others.

The process through which children learn to interact positively with others.

These theories suggest that moral behavior is learned through reinforcement and punishment, like rewarding good behavior and punishing bad behavior.

These theories focus on how children's thinking about right and wrong changes as they grow and develop their reasoning skills.

This theory proposes six stages of moral development, where individuals move from focusing on consequences to considering moral principles.

Parents, teachers, and society play a crucial role by setting examples, explaining rules, and providing opportunities for moral reasoning and decision-making.

Teachers can use real-life situations, discussions, and problem-solving activities to promote moral reasoning and empathy in children.

Many cultures share common fundamental principles, like fairness, honesty, and respect for others, forming a basis for moral behavior.

This debate questions whether moral behavior is primarily innate (nature) or learned (nurture). While both factors play a role, research suggests that nurture (environment, experiences, and relationships) has a significant impact.

Children aged 4-7 begin to follow rules by imitating role models, but lack true understanding. They're egocentric, unable to see things from others' perspectives.

Children (7-11) accept and obey rules, but still without fully understanding them. True understanding develops later.

This stage marks the development of true understanding of rules and the ability to apply them critically.

Piaget believed that moral development arises from social interactions where individuals negotiate and learn about rules.

The first stage of Kohlberg's theory: Rules are followed solely to avoid punishment.

Second stage in Kohlberg's theory: Rules are followed based on what is personally beneficial.

The second level in Kohlberg's theory, focused on societal expectations and laws.

The highest level of Kohlberg's theory: Rules are based on individual conscience, justice, and equality.

The process of how children's thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning abilities change and improve over time.

Piaget's theory describes four stages of cognitive development: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.

Kohlberg's theory identifies six stages of moral development, progressing from self-interest to universal ethical principles.

Actions that harm or disrupt others, demonstrating aggression, disobedience, and lack of empathy.

Applying theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, like using developmental theories in early childhood settings.

Environments where young children learn and grow, such as preschools, daycare centers, or homes.

Children's development (cognitive, social, emotional) impacts their learning and how they approach new information.