PSY311H5 Chapter : ch08.doc
Document Summary
Peer interactions: children"s interactions with peers are briefer, freer, and more equal than interactions with adults. These interactions facilitate interpersonal exploration and growth in social competence. Developmental patterns of peer interaction: toddlers exchange turns and roles during interactions with peers; major achievements include. In adolescence, gender segregation lessens as dating begins. Peer relationships are used to explore and enhance identities. Peer status: peer status is assessed with sociometric techniques by having children identify peers they like and don"t like; peer acceptance is assessed with ratings of how much children like or dislike each classmate. Neglected children are less talkative and more shy and anxious. Controversial children are liked by many peers and disliked by many others: popular children, popular-aggressive adolescents who are high in perceived popularity-typically popular- aggressive-show increased alcohol use and sexual activity over the years of high school.
