Childhood Social Status and Friendship Quiz

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What is the primary psychosocial task of adolescence/early adulthood?

Building strong social connections

Establishing financial independence

Achieving academic success

Developing an identity (correct)

What is the typical trajectory of identity statuses according to Marcia's theory?

Moratorium, achievement, diffusion

Achievement, foreclosure, moratorium

Foreclosure, diffusion, moratorium

Diffusion, moratorium/foreclosure, achievement (correct)

What is the primary process through which identity is formed, according to the text?

Parental influence and societal values

Social comparison and conformity

Exploration and commitment (correct)

Imaginary audience and egocentrism

What is the consequence of being in the identity status of diffusion into late adolescence/adulthood?

Feeling disconnected and easily influenced by others Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criticism of Marcia's identity status theory, as mentioned in the text?

Research conducted in WEIRD samples Signup and view all the answers

What is the rudimentary self-concept primarily indicated by?

Children passing the rouge test around 18 months Signup and view all the answers

How does children's self-concept primarily develop?

By internalizing others' perceptions of them Signup and view all the answers

What is central to children's sense of self in their early self-concept?

Gender Signup and view all the answers

When do children start using the pronoun 'me' and call themselves by name?

Around 18 months Signup and view all the answers

How does gender socialization primarily happen?

Through learning social expectations, attitudes, and behaviors associated with girls and boys Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of emotion coaching by parents?

Teaching kids how to effectively manage emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of school interventions like PATHS?

Improving children’s peer relationships by enhancing their emotional development Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the outcomes for children who participate in PATHS?

Improved emotion understanding and regulation Signup and view all the answers

How do children tend to define friendship as they get older?

Based on self-disclosure in adolescence Signup and view all the answers

What can help improve peer acceptance for kids?

Parents’ monitoring and coaching and school interventions Signup and view all the answers

What type of play involves a child observing others play without actively participating?

Onlooker play Signup and view all the answers

How do children aged 1-2 years define friendship?

Based on playing together Signup and view all the answers

What did a study on teaching and exploratory play reveal about children's learning?

Children learn better through spontaneous play than through teaching Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to children's friendships according to the text?

Similarity, proximity, gender, age Signup and view all the answers

How is sociometric status measured according to the text?

Measured by positive and negative peer nominations, classification into status groups Signup and view all the answers

At what age do children typically start self-socialization in relation to gender?

3-5 years old Signup and view all the answers

What is the age at which children achieve gender constancy, leading to a relaxation of gendered behaviors?

6-8 years old Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of peer acceptance on a child's behavior in relation to gender?

Leads to reinforcement of gender stereotypes and identities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of gender-neutral parenting?

Encouraging exploration and expression without traditional gender roles Signup and view all the answers

What did a study comparing gender development in cisgender and transgender children find?

Transgender children show strong identification and preferences aligned with their current gender, similar to cis children Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children are rejected by their peers?

13% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of rejected children are rejected-aggressive?

40-50% Signup and view all the answers

What sociometric status shows short-term stability over a few weeks to months?

Controversial Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of chronic friendlessness during childhood?

Increased loneliness and depression Signup and view all the answers

What negative outcomes are associated with aggressive-rejected status in childhood?

Limited work success Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Importance of Childhood Social Status and Friendship

13% of children are rejected by their peers, with few likes and many dislikes.
Rejected children tend to have fewer positive social skills compared to their peers.
There are two types of rejected children: rejected-aggressive (40-50% of rejected kids) and rejected-withdrawn (10-25% of rejected kids).
Controversial children (7% of kids) are liked and disliked by many and often exhibit characteristics of both rejected-aggressive and popular kids.
Neglected children (9% of kids) receive few nominations and are neither liked nor disliked, often being less social and disruptive than average children.
Average children (60% of kids) have a moderate number of likes and dislikes, making them more social than rejected and neglected kids but not as social as popular and controversial kids.
Sociometric status shows short-term stability over a few weeks to months, with neglected or controversial children likely to change status, while popular, rejected, and average children tend to remain in their status.
Sociometric status also shows long-term stability over years, with average and rejected status being the most stable.
Friendship is important as it provides social validation, support, and fosters the development of positive social skills, especially during transitions.
Chronic friendlessness is associated with increased loneliness and depression, while friendship buffers against negative experiences.
Childhood friendships serve as "practice" for adult relationships and shape early adult attachment.
Rejected, especially aggressive-rejected, status in childhood is associated with negative outcomes such as increased aggression, delinquency, substance abuse, low self-esteem, and limited work success, with implications for adulthood.

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Test your knowledge on the significance of childhood social status and friendship with this quiz. Explore the impact of different sociometric statuses on children's development and learn about the importance of friendships in shaping social skills and emotional well-being. Understand the long-term implications of childhood social experiences on adult outcomes.