PSY311H5 Lecture Notes - Visual Acuity, General Idea, Egocentrism
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Vertical and horizontal relationships: usually the same age, do not necessarily have to be best friends, horizontal: same age, vertical: peers different in age but not by much. Orderly developmental sequences are found in children"s interaction with peers. Category systems have been created to describe individual differences in the nature of relationships children have. Nature of early peer relationships could predict later psychological adjustment. Friendships fulfill a number of important functions which change according to age. Over time, adult companions decline significantly in terms of observations. Peer interactions starts to decrease (but still stay high): might be because they are developing individually. Adult companion interactions remains low, which is perfectly healthy. Children"s relationships with peers are determined by: temperament (sociability) Children that are very easy going will have a better time with peers: past experience with age mates. These experiences may produce negative traits: familiarity of partner, existence of friendships.
