PSYCH 130 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15.2: Prosocial Behavior, Lev Vygotsky
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Children tend to interact with those close in age. In cultures where age is not separated for schooling/recreation, cross age interaction is common. Piaget: children equal in status challenge one another"s viewpoints promotes cognitive, social and moral development. Vygotsky: children profit from interacting with older, more capable peers who model and encourage more advanced social skills. Same age companions tend to have more compatible interests and experience more cooperative interaction. India: play in large groups, high levels of cooperation, imitative behavior, close physical contact. Chinese preschoolers are typically reserved child in play. Caregivers who view play as mere entertainment are less likely to encourage it than those who value its cognitive and social benefits. Close relationships involving companionship in which each partner wants to be with the other. Thinking about friendship: friendship as a handy playmate (4-7 y/o, friendship as mutual trust and assistance (8-10 y/o, friendship as intimacy, mutual understanding and loyalty (11-15+ y/o)
