Psychology Flashcards on Social Compliance

Questions and Answers

What is social compliance?

Students actively participating in class discussions

Students behaving differently when a teacher is present or not (correct)

Students showing high levels of creativity

Students learning from their mistakes

Which example reflects an authoritarian parenting style?

Parents allowing their child to make choices

Parents setting high expectations and enforcing strict rules (correct)

Parents showing unconditional love

Parents being indifferent to their child's needs

Which example best illustrates a permissive parenting style?

Parents allowing their child to make decisions about school attendance (correct)

Parents ignoring their child's academic performance

Parents controlling when their child goes to sleep

Parents enforcing strict rules and consequences

Which statement is true of girls compared to boys?

Girls are more likely to be depressed Signup and view all the answers

Children are particularly resistant to being left with a new babysitter when they are _____ years old.

1 Signup and view all the answers

How can authoritative parents best be characterized?

High expectations, loving support, and shared decision making Signup and view all the answers

What is needed to develop a secure attachment between mothers and infants?

Responsive to one another Signup and view all the answers

What is consistently a risk factor for depression according to research?

Family problems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a key principle of effective discipline?

Use of maximum power to achieve compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common form of child abuse?

Neglect Signup and view all the answers

What is sympathy?

Feeling of concern for another person's feelings Signup and view all the answers

When is depression most common?

High school Signup and view all the answers

How does empathy change over time?

Some studies show less empathy during adolescence, perhaps due to growing self-protection Signup and view all the answers

What is more common in children with autism?

Poor verbal ability Signup and view all the answers

What is the illusion of transparency?

The belief that others can easily see your feelings or emotions Signup and view all the answers

What must a teacher do if they suspect abuse?

Report evidence of the abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is a guideline for effective behavior modification?

Use shaping, reinforcing small steps toward the target behavior Signup and view all the answers

Most youth begin to understand satire and sarcasm in _____.

adolescence Signup and view all the answers

What is true of temperament?

Temperament is more likely to be stable if the environment is stable Signup and view all the answers

What is true of preschoolers and lying?

Preschoolers lie but they don't understand what a lie is Signup and view all the answers

Which parenting style is demanding yet warm and supportive?

Authoritative Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is likely to foster effective classroom management?

Arrange the physical environment so that it fosters appropriate behavior Signup and view all the answers

Who believed that development precedes learning?

Piaget Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced moral dilemmas?

Kohlberg Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term psychosocial development?

Erikson Signup and view all the answers

What do parents need to do to foster good emotion regulation in children?

Express both positive and negative emotions, but primarily positive Signup and view all the answers

What are effective executive functions?

Cognitive processes that enable self-control, organization, and task management Signup and view all the answers

What is true of adolescent moodiness?

Most adolescents report being fairly happy most of the time Signup and view all the answers

What is emotional dissemblance?

Concealing true emotions to conform to social expectations Signup and view all the answers

What parenting style is demonstrated if a father supports his daughter's freedom but exhibits inconsistencies?

Indulgent Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely outcome for a child with a highly reactive temperament and intrusive parenting?

Angry and aggressive behavior Signup and view all the answers

What key insight does attachment theory provide?

Securely attached infants use their attachment figure as a base for exploration Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion typically develops last?

Pride Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not one of the basic emotions?

Embarrassment Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud, psychological symptoms arise from?

Unconscious or repressed memories Signup and view all the answers

What is true of dependency relative to attachment?

Secure attachment liberates children and is not dependent Signup and view all the answers

How should you respond to students' humor?

Respond positively as long as it is not insulting or disruptive Signup and view all the answers

What tends to increase cheating?

Student perceptions that a teacher is unfair Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Social compliance occurs when behavior changes based on the presence of authority, leading to obedient conduct in specific environments.

Parenting Styles

Authoritarian parenting is characterized by strict rules and high expectations, often imposing severe penalties for rule-breaking.
A permissive parenting style allows children significant freedom, with parents prioritizing their child's happiness over discipline.

Gender Differences in Mental Health

Girls exhibit a higher likelihood of experiencing depression compared to boys.

Attachment Theory

Children around 1 year old show resistance to separation from caregivers, especially new babysitters.
Secure attachment develops through mutual responsiveness between mothers and infants.

Risk Factors for Depression

Family problems consistently serve as a significant risk factor for developing depression in adolescents.

Effective Discipline

Key principles of effective discipline do not include the use of maximum power for compliance.

Child Abuse

Neglect is identified as the most common form of child abuse.

Emotional Understanding

Sympathy refers to the concern for another person's feelings.
Depression is most prevalent during high school years.

Changes in Empathy

Adolescence may lead to decreased empathy, potentially due to self-protective tendencies.

Autism

Poor verbal skills are common in children diagnosed with autism.

Adolescent Perceptions

The illusion of transparency occurs when adolescents believe others can easily see their internal feelings.

Reporting Child Abuse

Teachers must report any suspicions of child abuse when observed indicators like bruises are present.

Behavior Modification

Effective behavior modification techniques include shaping, where small steps toward a target behavior are reinforced.

Understanding Satire

Most youth begin to grasp satire and sarcasm during adolescence.

Temperament Stability

Temperament tends to be more stable in children when their environment is consistent.

Preschoolers and Lying

Preschoolers are capable of lying but often lack the understanding of the concept of lying.

Parenting Styles Resumed

An indulgent parenting style combines warmth with leniency, demanding but being supportive of children.

Classroom Management

Effective classroom management is fostered by an organized physical environment that promotes appropriate behavior.

Development Theories

Piaget emphasized that development precedes learning.
Kohlberg introduced moral dilemmas to study ethical reasoning.
Erikson is recognized for coining the term psychosocial development.

Emotion Regulation in Children

Parents should model both positive and negative emotions to foster good emotional regulation in their children.

Executive Functions

Children exhibiting effective executive functions can manage their emotions and maintain composure in challenging situations.

Adolescent Mood

Despite reported moodiness, adolescents generally claim to feel happy most of the time.

Emotional Dissemblance

Engaging in emotional dissemblance involves concealing true feelings while presenting a socially acceptable facade.

Parenting Outcomes

An indulgent father, who is warm yet permissive with his daughter's independence, demonstrates an indulgent parenting style.

Child Temperament and Parenting

An intrusive and controlling parenting style can lead to a child becoming angry and aggressive in response to frustration.

Attachment Insights

A significant insight from attachment theory is that securely attached infants use caregivers as a secure base for exploration.

Emotional Development

Pride is noted to be one of the last emotions to develop in children.

Basic Emotions

Embarrassment is not classified as one of the basic emotions.

Freud's Theories

According to Freud, psychological symptoms stem from repressed or unconscious memories.

Dependency and Attachment

Secure attachment fosters independence in children rather than dependency.

Humor in Education

Positive reinforcement should be given for student humor, provided it is respectful and not disruptive.

Cheating Factors

Perceptions of teacher unfairness are linked to increased cheating among students.

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Explore key concepts in social compliance and authoritarian parenting through this interactive flashcard quiz. Each card presents a scenario to help understand these psychological principles better.