Chapter 8 (notes)

Question 1

When parents of children get a divorce, what are some consequences that come along with it

Answer 1

Children might loose a sense of security
Children might think they are the cause of separation
Children might think they have to take sides
Children’s routines are disrupted
They might have behavioural, academic, and emotional issues

Question 2

What are some positive aspects of having a sibling

Answer 2

Cooperation
Teaching
Nurturance
Social competence
Self-identity

Question 3

What are some negative aspects of having a sibling

Answer 3

Conflict
Control
Competition
Regression to baby-like behaviours (new baby)

Question 4

What are 4 characteristics of first-born children

Answer 4

1. More motivated to achieve
2. More anxious
3. More cooperative
4. Less self-reliant

Question 5

What are 4 characteristics of Second-born children

Answer 5

1. More popular with peers
2. Lower self-concept
3. Worse academically
4. More aggressive

Question 6

What is the difference between Solitary Play and Parallel Play (infancy)

Answer 6

Solitary play = playing by themselves (not interested in playing with others

Parallel play = Plays along side others, but not with them

Question 7

What is the difference between Associative Play and Cooperative (early childhood)

Answer 7

Associative play = sharing toys and interacting

Cooperative play = children working together for some sort of shared goal or rules

Question 8

In childhood, when do Empathetic behaviours become evident

Answer 8

aroma 2-3 years, more common among girls

Question 9

At what age are children able to say their gender and at what age do they have gender stability

Answer 9

2-3 years, 3-4 years

Question 10

At what age do children realize that sex does not change with changes in dressing and behaviours

Answer 10

ages 5-7