PSY 102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Peer Pressure, Physical Attractiveness, Ethology
8 Apr 2016
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Peers are by definition individuals who are close in age to one another, usually closer than siblings. Children are relatively equal in terms of power when they interact with their peers. Children tend to be more open and spontaneous with peers when expressing their ideas and beliefs than they are with adults. Children often accept adults" beliefs and rules on the basis of more obedience rather than on the basis of understanding or agreement. Children are more likely to openly criticise another"s ideas, clarify and elaborate their own ideas and ask for feedback. Vygotsky suggested that children learn new skills and develop their cognitive capacities in peer interactions. However, unlike piaget, vygotsky highlighted the role of cooperation between peers. Children work together to build new skills and abilities. In the preschool and school years, peers are in important source of companionship and assistance with problems and tasks.
