HDFS 129 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Social Learning Theory, Apache Hadoop
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Many within-family studies find few or no birth order effects. Very little research on more than 2 siblings. Experts used to believe that only children would have problems developing normally. Research shows few significant developmental differences b/w singletons and children w/ siblings. Typically used to study genetic variations and environmental. Social learning theory behaviors such as attitudes and. Siblings are more likely to model each other when they are: Older siblings are a source for advice and support for schoolwork/social life. Older sibling was a direct source of marijuana (29%), cigs. Of 8-10th graders who smoked had received cigarettes. Older sibs expose younger sibs to older peer groups. Providing substances from a sib (13%), and alc (6%) 40% of younger sibs say they purposefully try to be different. Lead to warmer and less conflictual sibling relationships. Select different niches in the family to reduce conflict.
