PSY311H5 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Longitudinal Study, Tabula Rasa, Gender Role

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Social and emotional competence is predicted by attachment security. Compared to children that were insecurely attached, securely attached children (12-18 months) will have a higher overall sense of competence academically and socially. This hypothesis is typically studied through a longitudinal study. Researchers observe infants at the age of 12-18 months old and observe their attachment style (via the strange situation). At age 10-(cid:1005)(cid:1006) (cid:455)ears old, resear(cid:272)hers (cid:449)ill (cid:373)easure the sa(cid:373)e (cid:272)hildre(cid:374)"s se(cid:374)se of (cid:272)o(cid:373)pete(cid:374)(cid:272)e. This demonstrates a higher social competence level: children who were securely attached are able to function better in group settings. They understand the implicit, unwritten rules of social interaction. Alternative explanations: typically, children who were securely attached have parents that use a good parenting structure. To produce a secure attachment parents are sensitive and responsive to their (cid:272)hild"s (cid:374)eeds these parents will most likely to be good parents and practice good parenting throughout childhood and adolescence.