Social Emotional Development of Preschoolers

Question 1

What is social competence?

Answer 1

The degree to which a person is liked by others and has learned skills to interact effectively in social settings

Question 2

Preschoolers often _ show both altruistic behaviors and signs of empathy

Answer 2

Spontaneously

Question 3

Maturationist theory of why empathy and altruism occur and how they can be encouraged:

Answer 3

Kind behaviors are inborn and simply emerge over time

Question 4

Psychoanalyst theory of why empathy and altruism occur and how they can be encouraged:

Answer 4

Early attachment leads to empathy

Question 5

Behaviorist theory of why empathy and altruism occur and how they can be encouraged:

Answer 5

Children learn altruism by watching adult models

Question 6

Cognitive-Developmental theory of why empathy and altruism occur and how they can be encouraged:

Answer 6

Children come to understand strategies that are effective in promoting
acceptance

Question 7

Ecological systems theory of why empathy and altruism occur and how they can be encouraged:

Answer 7

Altruism and empathy develop in the context of a child’s home, school, and
societal environment

Question 8

What are mildred’s stages of social participation for preschoolers?

Answer 8

1. Unoccupied behavior (no interest)
2. Onlooker behavior (interest, watching)
3. Parallel play (side by side. no interaction)
4. Associative play (individual activities with some interaction)
5. Cooperative play (fully playing together)

Question 9

What is proactive aggression?

Answer 9

Unprovoked physical or verbal attacks

Question 10

What is reactive aggression?

Answer 10

Retaliation

Question 11

What is instrumental aggression?

Answer 11

Aggression designed to obtain something

Question 12

Children across cultures vary in:

Answer 12

1. Altruism and empathy
2. Access to peers
3. Friendliness/shyness

Question 13

In what ways do relationships with siblings affect social development?

Answer 13

1. Help learn conflict resolution

2. Opportunities to practice social skills

Question 14

In what ways does child care practices affect social development?

Answer 14

Higher quality care =

More prosocial behaviors More advanced cognitive abilities

Question 15

What are some classroom adaptions for children with special needs?

Answer 15

1. Open-ended play materials for all ability levels

2. Fully accessible environment

Question 16

What are some ways to aid in social development for kids?

Answer 16

Create play environments in which children feel safe and are encouraged to be creative, reach out to peers and try new behaviors