Psychology of Infant Caregiving
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What is the primary factor that influences a child's self-image?

  • Comments from other people
  • Evaluations of oneself based on previous experiences (correct)
  • The child's ability to verbally express themselves
  • One's willingness to engage in social interactions

    • At what age do children typically start to verbally express their self-concept?

  • Around 7-8 years old
  • Around 9-10 years old
  • Around 5-6 years old (correct)
  • Around 3-4 years old

    • What does sociability describe in a child?

  • The child's willingness to engage in social interactions (correct)
  • The child's ability to verbally express themselves
  • The child's tendency to avoid new people
  • The child's self-image

    • What is the outcome of a child incorporating positive comments from others into their self-image?

    <p>The child's self-image becomes more positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a categorical term a child might use to describe themselves?

    <p>Good girl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do a child's own evaluations of themselves contribute to their self-image?

    <p>They contribute positively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a child experiencing previous successes?

    <p>The child's self-image becomes more positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a child's tendency to move towards rather than away from new people, situations, or objects?

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

    What is a significant factor in the formation of a child's relationships in school?

    <p>The child's ability to form friendly relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the tendency of adults to be drawn toward and fond of infants due to their physical features?

    <p>Kewpie-doll effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of infants in the attachment process, according to ethological theory?

    <p>To emit preprogrammed signals to attract attention or influence caregiver behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phrase that emphasizes the importance of community in a child's upbringing?

    <p>It takes a community to raise a child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is inherited from parents, influencing an individual's emotionality?

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

    At what age do stranger anxiety and separation anxiety typically decline?

    <p>24 months and beyond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential aspect of a child's emotional health?

    <p>Feeling confident about themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first fear to appear in infants, typically?

    <p>Stranger anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the tendency of infants to display negative emotional outbursts as they develop close affectional ties with their caregivers?

    <p>Fearful reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to encourage a child's good emotional health?

    <p>Understanding the child's needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason caregivers are motivated to take care of infants?

    <p>Because of their doll-like appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an expression of love that children need?

    <p>Warm, personal contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a child feeling loved and valued?

    <p>The child grows up feeling confident about themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range during which stranger anxiety and separation anxiety typically appear?

    <p>6-9 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a child's emotional health influenced by their community?

    <p>Because the community influences the child's relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between infants and their caregivers, according to ethological theory?

    <p>Infants are the primary participants in the attachment process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of discipline do children favor according to research?

    <p>Induction backed by occasional use of power assertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do children who experience inductive discipline tend to internalize values and exhortations?

    <p>Because they see the disciplinarian's worldview as matching their own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when children are disciplined in ways they do not prefer?

    <p>They see little justification for internalizing the values and exhortations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is associated with measures of moral maturity in child-rearing studies?

    <p>Induction backed by occasional use of power assertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do researchers think inductive discipline promotes moral maturity?

    <p>Because many children view it as the 'right' way to deal with transgressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when children are given complete freedom to do their own thing?

    <p>They are disturbed by the lack of restraint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do children tend to view as the 'right' way to deal with transgressions?

    <p>Induction backed by occasional use of power assertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of inductive discipline on moral maturity?

    <p>It promotes moral maturity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is associated with resistance to temptation in laboratory studies?

    <p>Induction backed by occasional use of power assertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do children favor inductive discipline over other forms?

    <p>Because it matches their own worldview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to create a loving and warm family climate?

    <p>Regularly expressing affection and warmth towards children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of direct instructions on prosocial behavior in children?

    <p>It fosters prosocial behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing prosocial attributions to children?

    <p>To attribute a child's helpful action to their internal character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for parents to model thoughtful and generous behavior?

    <p>Because children are more likely to do generous or thoughtful things if they see others doing so</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of assigning children regular household tasks?

    <p>It helps them develop a sense of responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should parents do if their child injures someone?

    <p>Point out the consequences of the injury to the other person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are rules and guidelines about helpful behavior necessary?

    <p>To provide a framework for prosocial behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of parents in shaping their children's prosocial behavior?

    <p>They should model thoughtful and generous behavior and provide a framework for prosocial behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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