PSY 240 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Mindset, Self-Perception Theory, Externalizing Disorders

• School: University of Arizona
• Department: Psychology Main
• Course: PSY 240
• Professor: Rebecca Gomez

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In general, research on moral thinking indicates that in the types of stories and situations they normally encounter, children are practical moralists- they are knowledgeable and concerned about moral rules, even if they occasionally violate them. 12. 7: sibling relationships: about 80 percent of people in north america and europe grow up with siblings, and for most people, these are the longest-lasting relationships in their lives. 12. 9: diverse family types: the percentage of children born to single mothers in america remained stable in 2008 to. They tend not to be disruptive of other children"s activities and exhibit very little verbal, physical, or social/relational aggression. They are often the leaders who persuade other children to join them in activities: socially rejected children tend to show less prosocial and more aggressive and disruptive behavior. It stems from the child"s behavior and not just his or her reputation: although the majority of rejected children are aggressive, a significant subgroup tends to be socially withdrawn.