Psychology 1000 Study Guide - Final Guide: Synesthesia, Allan Hobson, Impulsivity

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Jackson

Document Summary

Socialization: the process by which children learn the beh. "s, attitudes and expectations required of them by society or culture. Contact comfort: in primate, the innate pleasure derived from close physical contact; it is the basis of the infant"s first attachment. Language: a system that combines meaningless elements such as sounds or gestures to form structured utterances that convey meaning. Theory of mind: a system of beliefs about the way one"s own mind and the minds of others work, and of how individuals are affected by their beliefs and feelings. Power assertion: a method of child rearing in which the parent uses punishment and authority to correct the child"s behaviour. Induction: a method of child rearing in which the parent appeals to the child"s own abilities, sense of responsibility, and feelings for others in correcting the child"s misbehaviour. Gender identity: the fundamental sense of being male or female.