Sociocultural Theory in Developmental Psychology

<p>Social development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A reciprocal transaction between people in a child's environment and the child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The temporary support provided by teachers, parents, and others as children learn a task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through play and cooperation with others in their environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It influences the child's perception of family life differently compared to a child with relatives living far away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brain, nervous system, muscles, sensory capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stable, enduring personality traits throughout the life span</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interactions with others and social relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Needs for food, drink, and sleep affect behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitive development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitive development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By impacting their social interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By setting societal expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continuity versus discontinuity in development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Influence of genetics versus environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Normative events follow a predictable timeline while nonnormative events are atypical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Culture, including race and ethnicity, plays an important role in development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because it highlights the constant interaction between these different influences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humanistic perspective emphasizes control over behavior, while contextual perspective highlights interactions with the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fulfillment of one's potential and becoming all that one is capable of being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a major factor shaping individual experiences and growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contributes to a person’s unique development within a social context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may lead to increased social connectivity but decreased face-to-face communication skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They shape an individual's upbringing and experiences based on societal norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They experience different environmental stimuli which can shape their developmental outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are specific, atypical occurrences that deviate from the regular life course.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As highly intelligent individuals with strong emotional competence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It acknowledges the importance of culture in shaping children's skills and development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It underestimates the impact of biological factors on development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because it highlights the diverse influences that shape development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acknowledging the importance of cultural factors in development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It encourages independence by gradually reducing support as children gain competence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through problem-solving interactions with adults and other children</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The environment influences development at multiple levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Culture is essential for a full understanding of development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are important, but ecological influences are central to the theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It shapes behavior through shared experiences and historical events</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Younger parents tend to provide different influences compared to older parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both gains and losses in capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They invest more in growth activities as they age</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vocabulary grows consistently throughout childhood and most of adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individual responses to historical events</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonnormative events are less predictable than normative events</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Throughout the entire lifespan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural influences can shape expectations for when certain events happen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides insights into the factors that shape individuals' behaviors and experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adult development significantly shapes infant social environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are based on a systematic integration of prior findings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They allow for drawing deductions that may not be immediately apparent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Systematic integration of prior findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychodynamic perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developmentalist theories are subject to rigorous testing, unlike personal theories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Behavioral perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developmentalists’ theories help summarize and organize prior observations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humanistic perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By people's beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some Other Race</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are socially constructed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Analyzed U.S. Census data on self-identification changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through self-identification data</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Race' and 'ethnicity' are socially constructed concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may not make a difference if other levels are not changed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children also influence their parents' behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may have a negligible effect if children lack support for academic success at home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural factors play a significant role in shaping development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures that changes in one part affect other parts of the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because he focused too much on cultural and social experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By emphasizing cultural influences over individual actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ignoring the effects of biological factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps us understand the varied influences that shape development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His acknowledgment of society's influence on skill development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By providing temporary support that can be withdrawn as children become skilled</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Due to its recognition of the central importance of cultural factors</p> Signup and view all the answers