Child Development Flashcards
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Which attachment style is associated with children who are distressed when the caregiver leaves but are not comforted upon return, often displaying anger or resistance?
Answer: Anxious-ambivalent attachment
Anxious-ambivalent (resistant) attachment involves separation distress and an inability to be soothed upon reunion, reflecting inconsistent caregiving.
According to Vygotsky, the zone of proximal development (ZPD) refers to:
Answer: The gap between what a child can do alone and with guidance
The ZPD is the range of tasks a child can perform with adult or peer support but not yet independently, highlighting the role of social interaction in learning.
A school social worker is assessing a 14-year-old who is experimenting with different identities and questioning family values. According to Erikson, this is most characteristic of:
Answer: Identity vs. Role Confusion stage
Erikson's Identity vs. Role Confusion stage occurs during adolescence and involves exploring and committing to a sense of self.
Which type of play involves children playing alongside each other without interacting or sharing materials?
Answer: Parallel play
Parallel play, common in toddlers, involves playing near peers with similar materials but without coordinating activities or interacting directly.
Research on authoritative parenting shows that children raised in this style tend to exhibit:
Answer: High social competence and academic achievement
Authoritative parenting, characterized by warmth, structure, and autonomy support, is consistently linked to high social competence and academic outcomes.
A child who experienced early neglect and later shows indiscriminate friendliness with strangers may be displaying signs of:
Answer: Disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED)
DSED is characterized by indiscriminate social behavior with unfamiliar adults, often resulting from early deprivation or unstable caregiving environments.
The concept of 'goodness of fit' in child development refers to:
Answer: The match between a child's temperament and the demands of the environment
Goodness of fit describes how well a child's temperamental style aligns with environmental expectations, affecting emotional and behavioral outcomes.