PSY 1600 Study Guide - Final Guide: Egocentrism, Psy, Moral Reasoning
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Know the other types of commitment and exploration (i. e. , foreclosure, moratorium, identify diffusion). Identity achievement-most developed: college seniors usually reach identity achievement, foreclosure-has commitments without considering alternatives, moratorium-actively exploring alternatives. Self-esteem is greatest in preschoolers and declines gradually during the elementary-school years. Know the temptation resistance task shown in class. Xy chromosomes leads to male sex organs: understand the role of the fetal sex hormone androgen. androgen is compounds that bring about effects similar to testosterone, and effects sexual differentiation. Gender identity-the perception of oneself as either male or female; age 3. Gender stability-child knows their gender is stable over time; 14 & 15 family relationships and influences: name and understand the recommended parent behaviors for parenting well. Direct instruction- telling the child what to do, when, and why. Firstborns- higher scores on intelligence tests, more likely to go to college, more conforming.
