PSY 210 Chapter 3 & 4

Explain self-conscious emotions. What are the factors involved?

1.) Emerge in late toddlerhood 2.) Becoming self-aware 3.) Important is socialization

What are the important factors in relating to a child's temperament?

1.) Fit the environment to the child's temperament 2.) understand temperament is inborn

List some classic behaviors of a 2 year old

1.) wanting to dress and feed self 2.) temper tantrums 3.) embarrassment

Know the different perspectives on Attachment Theory

Ainsworth Stranger Exp.

Name all the forces involved with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Brain stem abnormality, face down sleep, abnormal neurontin breathing center

Yes or No? Can a child's temperament be completely altered by the environment?

No

In which nation are new moms under intense pressure to breast feed?

Norway

At what age do most US parents start teaching good manners and prosocial behaviors?

age 2

When does and infant's vision become similar to an adult?

age one

Define reflexes

automatic activities in body - suckling

What is the "clear cut attachment phase"?

clearly being distressed when attachment figure leaves

Define synaptogenesis

connections between dendrites

What is the correct order of language development

crying, cooing, blabbling, hollow phrases, telegraphic speech

What does infant directed speech promote?

early language learning

What did Piaget believe that language development signified?

end of sensory-motor period, symbolic thinking, new stage

How does the US provide for people in need?

food stamps/ EBT card

What is the best way to help a shy toddler become less anxious?

gently expose them

What did Chomsky believe about LAD?

humans are biologically programmed for language

Explain power assertion child rearing strategies

if a child is having trouble obeying rules they are a risk for power assertion child rearing strategies

When is neuroplasticity at its best?

infancy

What factors are involved in how negatively a child is impacted by poverty?

it can be seriously negative, unless the caregiver is positive, sensitive, and loving

What is object permanence

knowing an object is there when out of sight

What is LAD?

language acquisition device; genetic code to understand and use language

Name the correct sequence of motor milestones

lift head, pivot upper body, sit

Lots of touching and cuddling with babies can affect what?

long-term isolation from stress

Who and What type of service does the Head Start program service?

low income children aged 3-5

At what age is the myelin sheath fully formed in the brain?

mid 20s

What does the text state about babies and sleep?

more time in the REM. more than adults

What impact do spending long hours at daycare have on children?

negative impact

Which hormone is involved in attachment behaviors?

oxytocin

Explain Harlow's findings on comfort contact and motherless monkeys

physical contact or love is a basic human need

What do face perception studies suggest?

prewired to look at human faces

the functions of the Myelin Sheath

protection and speed

What is Kangaroo care?

skin to skin contact

Where in the world would you see the most stunted young children?

sub-Saharan Africa

What are tertiary circular reactions?

the little scientist phase

True or False - Young children and elderly in the US are most likely to live in poverty

true

True or False: Self-control develops gradually throughout childhood and adolescence.

true

True or False: Teaching manners are socialization training.

true

What did Bowlby state about having a primary attachment figure?

vital during entire life span

Define what normal proximity seeking behavior indicates

when people get upset they want their attachment figure close by

Explain Goodness of Fit

why is it a healthy socialization strategy?

Yes or No? Does temperament usually remain stable over time?

yes

Yes or No? Is shyness an inborn tendency?

yes

What is telegraphic speech?

"Me cookie"

What is the percentage of US families who have food insecurity?

1 in 5; 20%

What is the social interactionist perspective on language?

communication is a basis human need

Is a baby's temperament inborn?

yes

What factors constitute a good daycare facility?

1. Caregiving is sensitive and nurturing 2. Small caregiver/child ratio 3. Staff stability