Self-Concept and Self-Esteem
What term describes a child’s perception of their own skills, traits, and abilities?
Self-concept.
What emotional skill helps children handle their feelings in social situations?
Emotional regulation
Which theorist is known for developing the stages of moral development?
Kohlberg
What is a common form of social exclusion that can affect children’s emotional well-being in middle childhood?
Bullying
What year was Brown University founded?
1764
During middle childhood, what social process begins to impact children’s self-esteem?
Social comparison
What two prosocial emotions are children more likely to show in middle childhood?
Empathy and sympathy
What is the first level of Kohlberg’s moral development theory?
Preconventional morality
How do friendships in middle childhood differ from those in early childhood?
They are more stable, reciprocal, and based on mutual trust
What is the name of Brown’s unique educational structure that allows students to design their own course of study without core requirements?
The Open Curriculum
How does self-esteem typically change as children progress through middle childhood?
It becomes more differentiated and influenced by peer feedback
How might children’s understanding of complex emotions, like pride or guilt, change during middle childhood?
They gain a deeper understanding of these emotions and what triggers them
In middle childhood, children begin to develop a sense of fairness based on which concept?
Justice and equality
What is the term for the ability to work and communicate well with others in a group setting?
Social competence
Emma Watson
What type of feedback (positive or negative) from teachers can impact a child’s self-esteem significantly during this stage?
Both positive and negative feedback have significant impacts
What is the term for the ability to understand and respond to the emotions of others?
Emotional intelligence
What role do peer interactions play in children’s moral development?
Peer interactions help children understand fairness, justice, and cooperative behaviors
How can peer pressure positively affect a child?
It can encourage them to adopt positive behaviors, like cooperation and kindness
What is the names of the gates you pass through after graduation?
Van Wickel Gates
How does the “looking-glass self” theory relate to children’s development of self-concept?
It suggests that children’s self-concept is shaped by how they think others perceive them
Name one way that children might cope with negative emotions during this stage
By seeking support from friends or family, distracting themselves, or engaging in problem-solving
What term refers to a child’s ability to understand rules and why they exist, beyond just following them?
Moral reasoning
What role do peer groups play in the development of a child’s identity?
Peer groups help children define social norms and understand where they fit in socially
What is the name of the first building constructed on Brown’s campus, which also served as a military hospital during the American Revolution?
University Hall