PSYCH 350 Lecture Notes - Social Comparison Theory
5 Apr 2013
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The degree to which an individual"s temperament is compatible with the demands and expectations of his/her social environment. Match between temperament, learning styles and the environment. Adaptive or maladatpvie outcomes do not depend on temperament alone interaction between child and environment is key. Grounded in caregiver-child interactions early on, later relationships, contexts etc. can further influence outcomes. Parents can shape their child"s temperamental reactivity and influence interactions with the environment. Parental sensitivity to child"s temperament and interests have been linked to later aspects of self-regulation. Maternal autonomy support: following the child"s lead in exploring their environment. More autonomy support in toddlerhood --> ef in preschool. Capacity to monitor, direct and flexibly adapt one"s behaviors and activities to achieve certain goals or meet the demands imposed by others. Delay of gratification, capacity to wait before performing a tempting activity or attaining some highly desired outcome.
