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According to Piaget, during which stage are children unable to consider moral issues?

  • Conventional Morality
  • Heteronomous Morality
  • Premorality (correct)
  • Autonomous Morality
  • Kohlberg's theory suggests that moral development is solely based on the actions individuals take, rather than the reasoning behind those actions.

    False (B)

    What is the main criticism of cognitive theories of moral development regarding the relationship between thought and action?

    That moral thought doesn't always translate to moral action

    Actions that hurt other people either physically or emotionally are known as ______ behaviors.

    <p>antisocial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a prosocial behavior?

    <p>Anger (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stages of Kohlberg's moral development with their primary focus:

    <p>Preconventional = Obeying authority to avoid punishment Conventional = Seeking to be seen as good and maintain social order Post-conventional = Adhering to overarching important value structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research design involves testing the same group of individuals at two different ages?

    <p>Longitudinal design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the concept of 'core knowledge,' moral understanding is entirely learned through life experiences.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ‘theory of mind’ suggest about our descriptions of others’ behaviors?

    <p>We tend to refer to their mental state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A higher concordance rate between a child and their adoptive parents suggests a stronger influence of genes on a particular trait.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does statistical significance in research results imply?

    <p>The results were unlikely to have occurred by chance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In research involving children, it is essential to obtain the informed consent of both the parent and the _______.

    <p>child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the research design with its description

    <p>Longitudinal design = Tests the same group of people at different ages Cross-sectional design = Tests different age groups at the same time Sequential design = Combines longitudinal and cross-sectional designs Microgenetic design = Intensive observation of a small group of individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to social cognitive theory, what play a crucial role in the development of moral behavior?

    <p>Imitation of others' behaviors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Studies involving twins can help establish the level of heritability of a trait.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical considerations are crucial in research with children and adolescents?

    <p>Minimal risks, informed consent, right to withdraw, and privacy and confidentiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability to understand that people act based on their mental states?

    <p>Theory of mind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Babies are generally not surprised when something unnatural occurs, as they do not have developed expectations.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Around what age do children typically begin to understand that different people can have different beliefs?

    <p>3 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The experimental task used to access a child's understanding of theory of mind where the child predicts what someone else knows is called the ______.

    <p>false belief paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the self-concept descriptions to the cultural perspectives:

    <p>'I am a hard worker' = Individualistic 'I am part of a family, community, workplace' = Collectivist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age can most children respond based on understanding false beliefs?

    <p>4 years old (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mirror self-recognition is consistent across cultures.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for thinking about thinking?

    <p>recursive thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a toddler's developing sense of self?

    <p>Use of pronouns such as 'me' and 'mine' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Preschoolers typically underestimate their own abilities.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Erikson, what is the primary psychosocial crisis faced by preschool children?

    <p>initiative vs. guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The development of a continuous sense of self through memories is known as _______ memory.

    <p>autobiographical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'negative identity' refer to in the context of adolescent development?

    <p>Identity that is in direct opposition to what parents support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the identity statuses with their descriptions:

    <p>Identity diffusion = Lack of interest in developing an identity Identity foreclosure = Commitment to an identity without exploration Identity moratorium = Exploration in search of identity with no commitment Identity achievement = Choice of identity following exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    School-age children's self-concept is more 'all-or-nothing' than that of toddlers.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant life event that might lead an adult to reevaluate their identity?

    <p>The birth of a child (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is global self-esteem?

    <p>The feeling you have about your general self-worth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Preschoolers engage in social comparison which impacts their self-esteem.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'ideal self' during adolescence?

    <p>The characteristics one aspires to have in the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to research, ________ creates self-esteem, and not the reverse.

    <p>achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Self-esteem = How you feel about your characteristics. Secure Base = Safe to explore while a parent is present and returns when needed. Attachment = Emotional bond central to the well-being of infants and children. Ideal self = Characteristics one aspires to in the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes significantly to body dissatisfaction in both girls and boys?

    <p>Media influence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Harry Harlow study, monkeys preferred a wire mother with food to a cloth mother.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Strange Situation' procedure used by Mary Ainsworth designed to measure?

    <p>The security of attachment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a negative outcome associated with physical punishment, according to the provided meta-analysis?

    <p>Higher risk of being a victim of physical abuse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Authoritarian parents are characterized by high levels of warmth and encouragement along with high levels of control.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to family coercion theory, what is the likely trend of spanking over time if parental aggression is used?

    <p>Increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parents who provide a great deal of warmth but few rules are considered ______ parents.

    <p>permissive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parenting styles with their associated child outcomes:

    <p>Authoritative = Outgoing, cooperative, and empathetic Authoritarian = Defiant, resentful, and lower self-esteem Permissive = Poor social skills and lack of self-control Disengaged = Angry, defiant, and lower academic achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of authoritative parenting?

    <p>Low levels of warmth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Spanking is an effective long-term strategy for helping children understand self-control.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of discipline, characterized by explanations of the parent's rules, is associated with authoritative parenting?

    <p>Inductive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Longitudinal design

    A research design where the same subjects are tested across different ages, e.g., 6 and 8 years old.

    Cross-sectional research

    A research design that tests different subjects of varying ages at the same time.

    Sequential design

    A combination of both longitudinal and cross-sectional designs to study development.

    Concordance rate

    The degree to which traits or abilities between two individuals are similar.

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    Behavioral genetics

    A field that studies the heritability of traits through methods like adoption and twin studies.

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    Informed consent

    Permission granted by parents and children after being fully informed about research risks.

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    Moral Identity

    A person's sense of right and wrong influenced by environment, cognition, and emotions.

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    Social cognitive theory

    Theory emphasizing moral behavior learned by imitation and cognitive-emotional development.

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    Moral knowledge

    Understanding of principles endorsed by our culture

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    Moral judgment

    The way people reason about moral issues that changes with age

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    Piaget's Premorality Stage

    A stage before age 4 where children cannot consider moral issues

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    Heteronomous morality

    A stage (ages 4-7) where children are subject to external controls

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    Autonomous morality

    A stage (ages 7-8) where children understand rules are social constructs

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    Kohlberg's Preconventional Stage

    A moral reasoning stage (under 9) based on punishment and self-interest

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    Emotional development in morality

    How emotions like guilt and empathy influence moral development

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    Theory of Mind

    Understanding that behaviors relate to people's mental states

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    Diverse Desires

    The recognition that different people may want different things.

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    Diverse Beliefs

    Understanding that people can have different beliefs about the same situation.

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    False Beliefs

    Understanding that individuals may act on incorrect beliefs.

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    Hidden Emotions

    The ability to conceal emotions using facial expressions.

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    Self-Concept

    How an individual describes themselves, such as 'hard-working' or 'artistic'.

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    Individualist Cultures

    Cultures that use nonrelational terms to define self.

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    Mirror Self-Recognition

    The ability to recognize oneself in a mirror, indicating self-awareness.

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    Self-esteem

    How you feel about your own characteristics and worth.

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    Global self-esteem

    The overall feeling of self-worth encompassing all aspects of self.

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    Domain-specific self-esteem

    Self-esteem based on specific areas or characteristics.

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    Self-esteem in preschoolers

    Preschoolers usually have high self-esteem due to lack of social comparison.

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    Ideal self

    The characteristics a person aspires to or wishes to become.

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    Secure attachment

    An emotional bond that leads to exploration and comfort in children.

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    Harlow's monkey experiment

    Monkeys preferred comfort from a cloth mother over food, showing need for emotional support.

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    Ainsworth’s Strange Situation

    A method to measure attachment security by observing reactions to a parent’s return.

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    Spanking

    A form of physical punishment that may stop behavior immediately but isn't effective long-term for self-control.

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    Outcomes of physical punishment

    Meta-analysis shows physical punishment leads to immediate compliance but worse long-term outcomes such as aggression.

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    Authoritative parenting

    A style that balances high control with warmth, using inductive discipline for positive child outcomes.

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    Authoritarian parenting

    A style with high control but low warmth, expecting blind compliance, leading to resentment in children.

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    Permissive parenting

    A style providing warmth but few rules, resulting in poor social skills and sometimes over-reliance.

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    Disengaged parenting

    A lack of limits or emotional connection, leading to defiant, angry children with low achievement.

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    Moral internalization

    The process by which children incorporate parental values into their own moral beliefs.

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    Family coercion theory

    A theory suggesting that parental aggression predicts ongoing use of physical punishment, like spanking.

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    Self-recognition in toddlers

    Toddlers in individualistic cultures recognize themselves earlier, using pronouns like 'I' or 'you'.

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    Visual perspective-taking

    The ability to see a situation from another person's point of view.

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    Possessiveness in toddlers

    Toddlers show a sense of ownership, defending what they consider theirs as their self-concept develops.

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    Concrete self-concept in preschoolers

    Preschoolers understand their identity in terms of what they do, have, or look like.

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    Erikson's initiative vs. guilt stage

    Preschoolers want independence, but failing can cause feelings of guilt; patience from parents is crucial.

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    Social comparison in school-age children

    Children begin to refine their self-concept through comparisons with peers, making their view more realistic.

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    Erikson's identity vs. role confusion stage

    Adolescents explore identity options; success leads to positive identity, failure leads to confusion.

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    Identity achievement

    Coming to a clear decision on one's identity after exploring various options.

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    Study Notes

    Object Permanence Notes

    • Better attention is linked to shorter looking time; better object permanence tests.
    • Mothers with less education show a stronger association with object permanence.
    • No significant differences in object permanence between genders.
    • Fifty-eight children didn't demonstrate basic object permanence, maintaining a stare for 11.5 seconds.
    • Tasks were balanced, starting with a "not-B" task.

    Research Methods

    • The Scientific Method: Hypothesis testing; predictions from observations or theoretical ideas.
    • Variables:
      • Dependent Variable (DV): Outcome of interest
      • Independent Variable (IV): Variable manipulated or observed to influence DV.
      • Levels of variables: varying degrees. (e.g., high or low attention)
    • Hypothesis: Statements of expected relationships between variables, offering a direction.
    • Operationalizing Variables: Defining variables in measurable ways.
    • Sampling and Representative Samples: Larger group, but selected to match target population traits.
    • Measures:
      • Observational techniques (e.g., scales)
      • Surveys, questionnaires
      • Interviews
      • Standardized tests
      • Physiological Measures (e.g., blood pressure)
    • Archival Records: Examining existing records for community information.
    • Case Studies: Intensive study of individuals or contexts.
    • Ethnography: Researchers immerse themselves in the community.

    Research Designs

    • Experimental: Measures cause and effect; controls variables. Independent variables' effects.
    • Correlation: Examines relationships between variables; no causal inferences.
    • Developmental: Studies changes over time.
      • Longitudinal: Followed over many years and multiple testing points.
      • Cross-sectional: Comparing different age groups at same time.
      • Sequential: Combining longitudinal and cross-sectional.
      • Microgenetic: Close observations over short period of behavior change.

    Studies on Adopted Children and Twins

    • Concordance Rate: Similarity in a trait between individuals.
    • Behavioral Genetics: Studies the role of heredity in behavior.
    • Twin Studies: Examining identical and fraternal twins to assess genetic influence.

    Ethics in Research with Children and Adolescents

    • Minimal risk
    • Informed consent of the parents and child
    • Right to withdraw from research
    • Privacy and confidentiality of information

    Social and Emotional Development

    • Moral Identity: Sense of right and wrong.
    • Cognitive Development: Reasoning about moral issues.
    • Emotional Development: Emotions affecting moral decisions.
    • Role of the Environment: Behaviorism, reinforcement for positive behaviors.

    The Role of Emotional Development

    • Emotions affect moral judgment and behavior.
    • Prosocial and antisocial behaviors.
    • Social Cognitive Theory: Imitation of others' behaviors.
    • Innate Processes: Pre-programmed knowledge.
    • Social Cognition (Theory of Mind): Understanding others' mental states.
    • Cognitive Development: Understanding of principles and reasoning.
    • Piaget Stages: Early moral development, with varying understanding of rules and authority.
    • Kohlberg's Theory: Stages of moral reasoning.

    Development of Self-Concept

    • Infancy and Toddlers: Recognizing self in mirror (self-recognition); developing a sense of self.
    • Preschoolers: Self-concept is concrete; self-esteem in terms of abilities and possessions.
    • School-age children: Social comparison; refinement of self-concept; developing memories that give meaning over time.
    • Adolescents: Development through physical, cognitive, and social changes. Ideal self comparison.

    Self-Esteem During Childhood & Adolescence

    • Preschoolers typically have high self-esteem.
    • Self-esteem may fluctuate due to social comparison.
    • Importance of self-esteem in school/social situations.

    Media, Self-concept, and Self-Esteem

    • Media exposure can affect self-image, but also encourage positive body image.
    • Social media can also influence body perception.

    Development of Secure Attachment

    • Attachment is a crucial bond affecting later development.
    • Important aspects include behaviors that allow exploration and reassurance when needed.
    • Measuring attachment (Strange Situation): observations of child responses to parent's presence or absence, and reunion.
    • Secure, Anxious-avoidant, Anxious-resistant and Disorganized attachment styles.
    • Parental factors are crucial for secure attachment.
    • Attachment in childhood and adolescence: link between attachment and later social/emotional development.

    Culture and Co-Sleeping

    • Cultural norms around childcare and sleeping arrangements influence child development.

    Mother Employment

    • Employed mothers may have some benefits to family finances, but studies suggest some negatives.

    Family Systems

    • Family is core context for child development.
    • Family structure varies among cultures.
    • Different relationships exist within families.

    Socialization in Childhood and Adolescence

    • Socialization is the process by which children adapt and learn from social interactions.
    • Important roles include parents, siblings, and peers.
    • Modeling behaviors and values is a critical component for socialization.

    Parenting Strategies and Techniques

    • Positive Discipline: Inductive discipline approaches child's understanding of expectations.
    • Negative Discipline: Power assertion, control & manipulation from the parent to achieve desired outcomes.
    • What about Spanking?: Efficacy; long-term impacts.

    Parenting Styles

    • Classifications of parent behaviors according to responsiveness and control levels.
    • Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive, and Uninvolved Parenting styles.
    • Relation to child outcomes, such as empathy.

    Methods Section

    • Specific data collection to support the study.

    Results

    • Results of the study, and significant findings.

    Discussion

    • Summary of overall study; conclusions.

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