PSYCH211 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Prosocial Behavior, Social Learning Theory, Parenting Styles
15 Sep 2013
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Erikson described early childhood as a period of vigorous unfolding . Theyre eager to tackle new tasks and discover what they can do with the help of adults. He regarded play as a means through which young children learn about themselves and their social world. The negative outcome of early childhood is an overly strict superego that causes children to feel too much guilt because they/ve been criticized too much by adults. As self-awareness strengthens, they focus more intently on qualities that make the self unique. They begin to develop a self-concept, the set of attributes, abilities, attitudes, and values that an individual believes defines who he or she is. This mental representation of the self has profound implications for children"s emotional and social lives, influencing their preferences for activities and social partners and their vulnerability to stress, Pre-schoolers" self concepts largely consist of observable characteristics, such as name, physical appearance, possessions, and everyday behavior.
