EDUC 108 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Impulsivity, Sociometry, Relational Aggression
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Small groups of friends who know each other well, do things together, and form a regular social group (3-5) Larger, reputation-based groups of adolescents who are not necessarily friends and do not necessarily spend time together. More stable during later years of high school. Defining characteristics of the clique do not change (or change much more slowly than group membership might). Using our relationship against someone (to hurt someone) Non-physical form of aggression (rumors, gossip, excluding, snubbing) May include nonverbal behaviors (eye-rolls, crossed arms, heavy sighs) Aggressors are more prone to depression and eating disorders. Sociometry: a research method in which students rate the social status of other students. Social skills: quality most often associated with popularity and unpopularity. Controversial child - getting both positive and negative comments. Rejected, controversial (high positive/ high negative), neglected (aren"t necessarily seen), popular. Sociometric popularity compares positive and negative nominations (who you do and don"t want to spend time with)