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PSYC 206 Unit 3

PSYC 206

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A feeling or affect that occurs when a person is in a state or an interaction that is important to him/her, especially to his or her well-being, is labeled a(n) _____. Emotion
Although she is upset, Olivia controls her emotions during a heated discussion with a co-worker. Olivia has a high level of emotional _____. Regulation
Gayle insists that her daughter is being silly and should not be upset by a friend's insensitive comments. Gayle is practicing _____. Emotion Dismissing
In order to be emotionally competent, one needs _____ To be aware of one’s own and others’ emotional states. To have an empathic and sympathetic sensitivity to others’ emotional experiences. To be able to regulate and reduce the intensity and duration of one’s own negative emotional states.
Baby Jonah is hungry. According to some infancy experts, he will most likely alert his mother with a(n) Basic cry
Alan's infant daughter begins to cry only minutes after she goes down for a nap. According to John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, Alan should ______. Go immediately to their crying to soothe her
Kylie is 3 years old. At this age, she should be able to _____. Use appropriate words to describe her emotions and what caused them
With increasing age, young children’s sources of regulation of emotion shifts from being ______. External to internal
A child that has reached middle to late childhood is often pretty good at handling mild stressful situations. However, that same child might not do as well during a seriously stressful event. This is known as the ______. Dose-response effect
Which of the following statements regarding adolescence is NOT true? Adolescent boys are moodier than adolescent girls
Older adulthood emotional experience is characterized by ________ emotions than in young adulthood. More positive Less intense Fewer negative
Socioemotional selectivity theory argues that _____. Older adults deliberately withdraw from peripheral relationships, while increasing contact with close friends and family members that offer enjoyable relationships
Freud believed that infants become attached to the person or object that _____. Provides oral satisfaction
Ellie wants to touch a plant she sees in the doctor's office. She moves toward the plant and looks for her mother's reaction. Her mother frowns and shakes her head. Ellie retreats and leaves the plant alone. This illustrates _____ Social referencing
Baby Ryan is attached to his mother. According to Bowlby’s understanding of attachment, which of the following statements MOST likely is true? Ryan expects his mother to provide relief from distress.
Attachment is best defined as _____. A close emotional bond between 2 people
Even though the Strange Situation experiment elicits different responses depending on culture, the most frequent attachment classification across cultures is ____. Secure
Which of the following is likely to be an important factor in connecting attachment style with later functioning? Consistency in positive caregiving over years
Which of the following hormones is important in the formation of a mother-infant bond? Oxytocin
Which of the following is one conclusion of the NICHD longitudinal study? High-quality day care influences cognitive ability
Research on attachment indicates a likelihood that _____ Young adults who had secure attachments to parents have secure attachments to romantic partners
Joanie is unhappy unless she has a girlfriend. She is very possessive and demanding with her peer relationships and constantly seeks to make someone her new best friend. What type of attachment is Joanie displaying? Anxious
Romantic love emphasizes ________, while affectionate love emphasizes _____ Passion; companionship
"I'm physically attracted to him, but we aren't emotionally close. It's fun to be with him sexually, but this probably won't be a long-lasting relationship." According to Robert Sternberg's triangle theory of love, this is an example of Infatuation
Emotion Feeling, or affect, that occurs when a person is engaged in an interaction that is important to him or her, especially to his or her well-being
Emotion Regulation The ability to effectively manage arousal to adapt to circumstances and reach a goal
Emotion-Coaching Parenting Method Parents role involves monitoring your children's emotions, view their negative emotions as opportunities for teaching, and assisting them in labeling their emotions
Emotion-Dismissing Parenting Method Parents view their role as to deny, ignore, or change negative emotions
Emotional Competence The ability to adapt appropriately to emotional experiences by mastering skills of emotional intelligence and empathy
Primary Emotions Emotions that are present in humans and other animals, emerge early in life, and are culturally universal; examples include anger, joy, sadness, fear, and disgust
Self-Conscious Emotions Emotions that require consciousness and a sense of "me"; they include empathy, jealousy, embarrassment, pride, shame, and guilt, most of which appear after 18 mos
Basic Cry A rhythmic pattern usually consisting of a cry, a briefer silence, a shorter inspiratory whistle that is higher pitched than the main cry, and then a brief rest before the next cry
Anger Cry A cry similar to the basic cry but with more excess air forced through the vocal cords
Pain Cry A sudden, initial loud cry followed by breath holding, without preliminary moaning
Reflexive Smile A smile that does not occur in response to external stimuli, it happens during the month after birth, usually during sleep
Social Smile A smile in response to an external stimulus, which, early in development, typically is a face
Stranger Anxiety An infant's fear of and wariness toward strangers; it tends to appear in the second half of the first year of life
Separation Protest Reaction that occurs when infants experience a fear of being separated from a caregiver, which results in crying when the caregiver leaves
Fight or Flight Taylor's view that when men experience stress, they are more likely to become aggressive, withdraw from social contact, or drink alcohol
Tend and Befriend Taylor's view that when women experience stress, they are more likely to seek social alliances with others, especially female friends
Socioemotional Selectivity Theory The theory that older adults become more selective about their activities and social relationships in order to maintain emotional well-being
Temperament An individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding
Easy Child A temperament style in which the child is generally in a positive mood, quickly establishes regular routines, and adapts easily to new experiences
Difficult Child A temperament style in which the child tends to react negatively and cry frequently, engages in irregular daily routines, and is slow to accept change
Slow-To-Warm-Up Child A temperament style in which the child has a low activity level, is somewhat negative, and displays a low intensity of mood
Goodness of Fit The match between a child's temperament and the environmental demands the child must cope with
Attachment A close emotional bond between two people
Strange Situation Ainsworth's observational measure of infant attachment to a caregiver that requires the infant to move through a series of introductions, separations, and reunions with the caregiver and an adult stranger in a prescribed order
Securely Attached Children Children who use the caregiver as a secure base from which to explore the environment
Insecure Avoidant Children Children who show insecurity by avoiding the mother
Insecure Resistant Children Children who might cling to the caregiver, then resist her by fighting against the closeness, perhaps by kicking or pushing away
Insecure Disorganized Children Children who show insecurity by being disorganized and disoriented
Developmental Cascade Model Involves connections across domains over time that influence developmental pathways and outcomes
Secure Attachment Style An attachment style that describes adults who have positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, and are not overly concerned or stressed out about their romantic relationships
Avoidant Attachment Style An attachment style that describes adults who are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and, once in a relationship, tend to distance themselves from their partner
Anxious Attachment Style An attachment style that describes adults who demand closeness, are less trusting, and are more emotional, jealous, and possessive
Romantic Love Also called passionate love, or eros, this type of love has strong components of sexuality and infatuation, and it often predominates in the early part of a love relationship
Affectionate Love Also called companionate love, this type of love occurs when individuals desire to have another person near and have a deep, caring affection for the person
Triangular Theory of Love Sternberg's theory that love includes three components or dimensions- passion, intimacy, and commitment
The ______ is who a person is, representing a synthesis and integration of self-understanding. Identity
Twenty-month-old Michael is placed in front of a mirror with a spot of rouge on his nose. Based on research into the development of self-recognition, Michael will MOST likely ______. Touch his nose in an attempt to wipe off the spot
Essence is good at recognizing how her peers are feeling. Research has shown that because she is able to do this at a young age, she will likely go on to display ____ behaviors. Prosocial
Kelsy dreams of becoming a singing star one day because she considers herself to be highly talented. Kelsy is considering her ____. Possible self
As individuals get older, they describe ________ possible selves and portray them in more ________ ways. Fewer; concrete
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for increasing self-esteem? Avoid problems to prevent failure or disappointment
Paul Baltes and colleagues believe that successful aging by older adults involves _____. Selection, optimization, and compensation
During what age period do children transition between Piaget's heteronomous and autonomous morality? 7 to 10 years
When presented with Kohlberg's well-known Heinz dilemma, McKenzie's response is, "It is against the law to steal. The husband should find another way to get the drug." McKenzie is in which stage of moral development? Social systems morality
What are the two main components of the superego? Ego ideal and conscience
Beliefs and attitudes about the way things should be according to what is important to an individual are _____. Values
According to Pamela King and her colleagues, a feeling for experiencing something beyond oneself in a transcendent manner and living in a way that benefits others and society is referred to as _____. Spirituality
Darlene has a strong religious orientation through her adulthood and late adulthood years. Compared to her peers who are not religious at all, which of the following is NOT likely to be something that she will experience? She is less resilient in confronting stressful situations
Self All the characteristics of a person
Identity Who a person in, representing a synthesis and integration of self- understanding
Personality The enduring personal characteristics of individuals
Self-Understanding The individual's cognitive representation of the self, the substance of self-conceptions
Perspective Taking The ability to assume another person's perspective and understand his or her thoughts and feelings
Possible Selves What adolescents hope to become as well as what they dread they might become
Self-Esteem The global evaluative dimension of the self, also called self-worth or self-image
Self-Concept Domain-specific evaluations of the self
Self-Regulation The ability to control one's behavior without having to rely on others for help
Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory The theory that successful aging involves three strategies; selection, optimization, and compensation
Moral Development Changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors regarding standards of right or wrong
Heteronomous Morality (Piaget) The first stage of moral development in Piaget's theory, occurring at 4-7 years of age, justice and rules are conceived of as unchangeable properties of the world, removed from the control of people
Autonomous Morality The second stage of Piaget's moral development theory displayed in children 10+ where they become more aware that rules and laws are created by people and that in judging an action they should be consider the actor's intentions and consequences
Immanent Justice Belief that if a rule is broken, punishment will be melted out immediately
Preconventional Reasoning Lowest level in Kohlberg's theory that the individual's moral reasoning is controlled by external punishments and rewards
Heteronomous Morality (Kohlberg) The first stage of preconventional reasoning in Kohlberg's theory, in which moral thinking is tied to punishment
Individualism, Instrumental Purpose, and Exchange The second Kohlberg stage of preconventional reasoning, individuals pursue their own interests but also let others do the same
Conventional Reasoning The second, or intermediate level, in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where individuals abide by the standards of others such as parents or laws of society
Mutual Interpersonal Expectations, Relationships, and Interpersonal Conformity Kohlberg's third stage of moral development where individuals value trust, caring, and loyalty to others as the basis of their moral judgment
Social Systems Morality The fourth stage in Kohlberg's theory that moral judgments are based on understanding the social order, law, justice, and duty
Postconventional Reasoning The highest level in Kohlberg's theory that moral judgments are based on understanding the social order, law, justice, and duty
Social Contract or Utility and Individual Rights The fifth stage of Kohlberg's theory where individuals reason that values, rights, and principles undergird or transcend laws
Universal Ethical Principles The sixth and highest stage in Kohlberg's theory that individuals have established a moral standard based on universal human rights
Justice Perspective A moral perspective that focuses on the rights of individuals independently making moral decisions
Care Perspective The moral perspective of Carol Gilligan; views people in terms of their connectedness with others and emphasizes interpersonal communication, relationships with others, and concerns for others
Social Cognitive Theory of Morality The theory that distinguishes between moral competence- the ability to produce moral behaviors- and the moral performance- performing those behaviors in specific situations
Ego Ideal The component of the superego that rewards the child by conveying a sense of pride and personal value when the child acts according to ideal standards approved by parents
Conscience The component of the superego that punishes the child for behaviors disapproved by parents by making the child feel guilty or worthless
Empathy Reacting to another's feelings with an emotional response that is similar to the other's feelings
Sympathy An emotional response to another person in which the observer feels sad or concerned about the person's well-being
Moral Identity The aspect of personality that is present when individuals have moral notions and commitments that are central to their lives
Moral Exemplars People who have a moral personality, identity, character, and set of virtues that reflect moral excellence and commitment
Social Domain Theory Theory that identifies different domains of social knowledge and reasoning including moral, social, conventional, and personal domains which can arise from children's and adolescent's attempts to understand and deal with different social experiences
Social Conventional Reasoning Focuses on conventional rules established by social consensus and convention, as opposed to moral reasoning, which stresses ethical issues
Religion An organized set of beliefs, practices, rituals, and symbols that increases an individual's connection to a sacred or transcendent other (God, higher power, or higher truth)
Religiousness The degree of affiliation with an organized religion, participation in prescribed rituals and practices, connection with its beliefs, and involvement in a community of believers
Spirituality Experiencing something beyond oneself in a transcendent manner and living in a way that benefits others in society
Meaning-Making Coping Drawing on beliefs, values, and goals to change the meaning of a stressful situation, especially in times of high level of stress such as when a loved one dies
Sometimes Michelle's mom takes work calls while they are eating dinner. This influence on Michelle comes from her _____. Exosystem
Sheri's infant daughter mimics facial expressions and hand gestures. This is an example of _____. A reciprocal interaction
Being single offers the potential advantage of ________ but the potential disadvantage of ________. Self-reliance; lack of intimacy
In the United States, cohabiting arrangements _____. Tend to be short-term, with one-third lasting less than one year
In 2016, the U.S. average age for first marriage was 29.5 years for men and 27.4 years for women. These ages for first marriages are _____. Higher than any point in U.S. history.
Which of the following is the MAIN cause for divorce among middle-aged and older adult men? No obvious problems, just fell out of love
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding gay or lesbian relationships? Areas of conflict in a homosexual relationship are very like those of heterosexual partners
Which of the following is an advantage of having children later (in their 30s)? Parents are likely to be more mature
Jeff and Amber demand respect and immediate obedience from their children. They use spanking as a primary form of punishment. Which of Baumrind's parenting styles do Jeff and Amber employ? Authoritarian
The support that parents provide one another in raising a child together is called _____. Coparenting
Should parents stay married for the sake of the children? Sometimes, parents must weigh the negative effects of divorce against the effects of an unhappy marriage
According to research, children of lesbian or gay parents ________ compared with children in heterosexual families. Show no differences in their adjustment and mental health
Reciprocal Socialization Socialization that is bidirectional in that children socialize parents just as parents socialize children
Multiple Developmental Trajectories Refers to the fact that adults follow one trajectory or pattern of development and children another one
Cohabituation Living together in a sexual relationship without being married
Authoritarian Parenting A restrictive, punitive style in which parents exhort the child to follow their directions and respect their work and effort; firm limits are placed on the child, and little verbal exchange is allowed
Authoritative Parenting A style that encourages children to be independent but still places limits and controls on their children's actions; extensive verbal give-and-take is allowed and parents are warm and nurturing toward the child
Neglectful Parenting A style in which the parent is very uninvolved in the child's life
Indulgent Parenting A style in which parents are very involved with their children but place few demands or controls on them
Coparenting The support that parents provide one another in jointly raising a child
What does a child get from peers that he/she typically cannot get from siblings? Comparison to others who are the same age
All of the following parental behaviors have been linked with children's social competence and acceptance EXCEPT _____ Rough play
According to Jean Piaget and Harry Stack Sullivan, what is a primary thing children learn from their peers? Reciprocity
In a recent national study of 15,000 students in grades 6 through 10, how many had been involved (as a perpetrator or victim) in bullying? 1 in 3
Anne encourages George-Michael to run for class president, assuring him that he is well-liked and capable. This is an example of which friendship function? Ego support
Whereas girls' friendships in adolescence often focus on intimacy, boys' friendships tend to emphasize _____ Power and excitement
Compared to adult men, adult women tend to have ________ close friends and friendships that are more ________. More, intimate
Which of the following is increasingly reducing children's time for play? Electronic media
Nan holds the remote control to her ear and pretends to speak on the phone. In which of Bergen's play types is she engaged? Pretense/symbolic
In which industrialized country do adolescents have the most leisure time? USA
What percentage of U.S. adults 60 years and older spend no time in non-sedentary leisure activities? Over 50%
What is the main way that adolescents connect with their friends? Texting
Peers Individuals who share the same age or maturity level
Popular Children Children who are frequently nominated as a best friend and are rarely disliked by their peers
Average Children Children who receive an average number of both positive and negative nominations from their peers
Neglected Children Children who are infrequently nominated as a best friend but are not disliked by their peers
Rejected Children Children who are infrequently nominated as a best friend and are actively disliked by their peers
Controversial Children Children who are frequently nominated both as someone's best friend and as being disliked
Cliques Small groups that range from 2 to 12 individuals and average about 5 or 6 individuals, members are usually the same age and same sex and engage in similar activities such as belonging to a club or group sport
Crowds A crowd is a larger group than a clique, adolescents usually are members of a crowd based on reputation and may not spend much time together, often defined by the activities in which adolescents engage
Intimacy in Friendship Self-disclosure and the sharing of private thought
Play A pleasurable activity that is engaged in for its own sake
Play Therapy Therapy that lets children work off frustrations while therapists analyze their conflicts and coping methods
Sensorimotor Play Behavior in which infants derive pleasure from exercising their sensorimotor schemes
Practice Play Play that involves repetition of behavior when new skills are being learned or when mastery and coordination of skills are required for games or sports
Pretense/Symbolic Play Play that occurs when a child transforms aspects of the physical environment into symbols
Social Play Play that involves interaction with peers
Constructive Play Combination of sensorimotor/practice play with symbolic representation
Games Activities that are engaged in for pleasure and include rules
Leisure The pleasant times when individuals are free to pursue activities and interests of their own choosing
Disengagement Theory The theory that, to cope effectively, older adults should gradually withdraw from society; this theory is not supported by research
Activity Theory The theory that the more active and involved older adults are, the more likely they are to be satisfied with their lives
Ageism Prejudice against people because of their age, especially prejudice against older adults
Ethnocentrism The tendency to consider one's own group superior to other groups
Individualism Giving priority to personal goals rather than to group goals; emphasizing values that serve the self such as feeling good, obtaining personal distinction through achievement, and preserving independence
Collectivism Emphasizing values that serve the group by subordinating personal goals to preserve group integrity, supporting interdependence of members, and promoting harmonious relationships
People, places or contexts, times, objects, and symbols are all components of a culture's death ________ System
U.S. culture uses euphemistic terms for death. This is an indication of ______ Denial
If all electrical activity of the brain has ceased for a specified period of time, an individual is _____ Brain Dead
Marilyn suffers a severe stroke and irreversible brain damage. Her husband decides to remove all life support and, subsequently, Marilyn dies. This is an example of _____ Passive Euthanasia
What is the goal of palliative care? Reduce pain and suffering and help individuals die with dignity
Alli is 8 years old. Which of the following presents the greatest risk of death for her? Accidents
Marina's dog, Spot, is killed by a car. When she sees him, Marina asks, "When will Spot wake up?" Approximately how old is Marina? 3-5 years old
Emerging adults are ________ adolescents to commit suicide. More likely than
Which of the following is TRUE of Kübler-Ross' stages of dying? Some individuals never come to accept their imminent death
According to Cottrell & Duggleby, which factor may work as an adaptive strategy or a maladaptive strategy for dealing with impending death depending on how it is employed? Denial
Jim has been divorced from his wife for more than 30 years. Jim's son calls to tell him that his ex-wife has died. Because Jim has not spoken to or seen her in all that time, he feels uncomfortable showing his sadness openly. Jim is experiencing _____ Disenfranchised Grief
Women generally adjust better than men after the death of a spouse because _____ Women have better social networks, closer family relationships, and more psychological coping strategies
What are components of the death system? People, places/contexts, times, objects, and symbols
Brain Death A neurological definition of death- an individual is dead when all electrical brain activity has ceased for a specified period of time
Euthanasia The act of painlessly ending the lives of persons who are suffering from incurable diseases or severe disabilities; sometimes called "mercy killing"
Passive Euthanasia The withholding of available treatments, such as life-sustaining devices and allowing the person to die
Active Euthanasia Death induced deliberately, as by injecting a lethal dose of a drug
Hospice A program committed to making the end of life as free from pain, anxiety, and depression as possible with contrasting goals of hospitals (curing disease/prolonging life)
Palliative Care Emphasized in hospice care; involves reducing pain and suffering and helping individuals die with dignity
Denial and Isolation First stage of dying, where the dying person denies their death
Anger Second stage of dying, where the person's denial gives way to anger, resentment, rage, and envy
Bargaining Third stage of dying , in which the dying person develops the hope that death can somehow be postponed
Depression Fourth stage of dying, in which a dying person perceives the certainty of her or his death, this period or prepatory death may occur
Acceptance Fifth stage of dying, which the dying person develops a sense of peace, an acceptance of his or her fate, and often a desire to be left alone
Grief The emotional numbness, disbelief, separation anxiety, despair, sadness, and loneliness that accompany the loss of someone we love
Complicated/Prolonged Grief Grief that involves enduring despair and remains unresolved over an extended period of time
Disenfranchised Grief Grief involving a deceased person that is a socially ambiguous loss that can't be openly mourned or supported
Dual-Process Model A model of coping with bereavement that emphasizes oscillation between loss-oriented stressors and restoration-oriented stressors
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