Theorists
Parenting Roles
Bonding and Nurturing
Self Esteem
Parenting Readiness
100
Which theorist is known for developing a hierarchy of needs?
Maslow
100
How long are parents legally responsible for their children?
Till the child is 18
100
This is done immediately after birth to encourage bonding.
Baby is placed in mom's arms.
100
Define self concept
The picture or perspective a person has created of themselves.
100
List two of the five areas of parenting readiness.
Emotional readiness, Financial readiness, intellectual readiness, physical readiness, Social Readiness
200
Which child theorist is known for his social/emotional theory that has 8 stages?
Erik Erikson
200
Name 2 ways in which parenthood can be rewarding.
Various answers: a sense of accomplishment, pride, joy, experience a new kind of love
200
What was the result of Spitz's study
He found that children in an orphanage had a higher mortality rate than children in a prison. Concluded it was because of a lack of love.
200
How does self esteem differ from self concept
Self esteem is how you feel about how you see yourself.
200
How can a person be emotionally ready for parenthood?
Various answers: be in control of emotions, acknowledge that they will not be #1
300
Which child theorist is known for the idea of pre-operational and concrete operational thought?
Piaget
300
Describe two ways that life changes after having a baby.
Various answers: Social life changes, have to sacrifice
300
Define bonding
The emotional connection that forms between parent and child
300
What are some qualities of a positive self-esteem?
Various answers: Leader, not afraid of failure, takes responsibility for actions, changes the bad
300
Name two habits that a person needs in order to be physically prepared for parenthood.
Exercise, eat nutritiously, avoid alcohol, take prenatal vitamins, abstain from drugs/cigarettes
400
Which of Erikson's stages is usually developed between birth and 2 years?
Trust vs. mistrust
400
How can a person learn about parenthood?
Various answers: reading a book, asking a parent, doing research on the Internet, experience
400
List 2 ways parents can bond with their child
Various answers: cuddling, talking to the baby, feeding, responding to the baby's needs
400
According to the self-concept cycle, what affects a child's actions?
How the child sees his/herself
400
How much does it cost to raise a child from birth to age 18?
$250,000 (or $150,000)
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!! List the first four stages of Erikson's theory in order.
What is trust vs. mistrust, autonomy vs shame, initiative vs. guilt, industry vs. inferiority
500
What are the 3 needs of children (as described in your book)?
Physical, Social/Emotional, Intellectual
500
What are the 3 components of successful bonding?
Consistency, responsiveness, sensitivity
500
List 3 ways a parent can encourage a positive self-concept.
Various answers: encouragement, providing activities that a child can succeed in, be a role model, don't compare
500
Provide 2 good reasons and 1 bad reason for becoming a parent.
Various answers
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