PSY 341 Study Guide - Final Guide: Attribution Bias, Prosocial Behavior, Empathic Concern
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Outline basic developmental trends in aggressive behavior and discuss sex differences in the quantity and the nature of aggressive acts (566 568): unfocused temper tantrums become less and less common between ages 2 and 3, only to be replaced by physical retaliation in the form of hitting or kicking. Explain what is meant by a coercive home environment, and discuss how this type of environment may promote aggressive interactions and contribute to delinquent behavior (pages 575 576): a coercive home environment is a home in which family members often annoy one another and use antisocial tactics as a method of coping with these aversive experiences. Discuss the relative effectiveness of different disciplinary styles in promoting moral maturity in children (pages 598 601): reinforcing behavior is an effective way to promote desirable conduct if the parents set clear and reasonable standards for their children and frequently praise them for behaving well.
