the smith-garcias are planning for their first baby. both parents-to-be have had a psychology course and are looking forward to applying the principles they learned from theories and research that address child development
banduras social learning theory
children learned by observing & imitation their peers & figures of authority. for example, children who observed violence were more likely to show signs of aggression
skinners operant conditioning
learn through positive & negative reinforcements, & positive & negative punishment . behwviors that are wanted are reinforced while unwanedd behwviors are punished.
ainsworths attachment research
secure attachment is when children after their mothers disappear, they greet her with warmth & happiness when she returns. insecurely attached children display hostility & coldness towards their mother when they return
self reliant
show warmth & support but leave briefly to play on her own
sharing behavior
showing & practicing sharing behaviors would cause her to imitate their behavior
bahmrinds research
3 styles: authoritation, authoritative, & permissive. authoritation demands obedience authoritative sets limits but allows for flexibility & permissive sets no limits
self esteem
authoritative parents show enough support & freedoms in their environment to build high self stern. confident in their abilities & be secure & sociable
tantrum management
negative punishment- taking away privileges or toes so they would discontinue their tentrum