PSYC 6 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Social Comparison Theory, Psych

• School: Irvine Valley College
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 6
• Professor: taylor

Document Summary

Attempt to master culturally valued skills and develop a sense of themselves as either industrious or inferior, competent or incompetent. Often engage in activities without their parents" awareness or approval. Middle childhood is a prime time for social comparison. Swinging is done standing, or on the belly, or twisted, or head down if someone else does it that way. In middle childhood, self-concept becomes more complex and logical, as cognitive development and social awareness increase. Industry vs. inferiority: 4th of erikson"s 8 psychosocial crises, characterized by tension between productivity and incompetence, self-pride depends not just on actual accomplishments but on how others, especially peers, view accomplishments, growth mindset develops. Involves capacity to adapt well to significant adversity and to overcome serious stress. Resilience is a positive adaptation to stress. Accumulated stress over time, including minor ones, are more devastating than an isolated major stress. Includes such things as frequent moves, changes in caregivers, disruption of schooling.