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