PSC 142 Lecture 8: PSC 142- lecture 8
Document Summary
The one i"m playing with (3 - 5 years) One who does nice things for me (6 - 7 years ) One who exchanges favors with me (8 - 12 years) After age 1, much social interest & simple social interaction (e. g. , turn - taking; back -and -forth imitation) Flourishing of peer sociability: genuine interest in being with other children. Pretend play as a central social activity. Preschoolers attracted to peers who are like themselves; prosocial behavior as well as conflict. More complex sociability: pretend play decreases, & increasing concerns with peer acceptance & rejection; bullying; physical & relational aggression; support. Greater concerns with peer intimacy & loyalty; new ways of thinking about friendship. Rejected - aggressive (few positives; many negatives; characterized by aggressive behavior) Rejected - withdrawn or awkward (few positives; many negatives; socially incompetent) Children"s interpretation of social situations & cues.
