Ch 6: Middle Childhood
What Piaget stage occurs in middle childhood?
Concrete operational
Erikson’s stage for teens?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Which brain structure is key for memory formation in infants?
Hippocampus.
What is Kohlberg’s moral stage for middle childhood?
Conventional stage (rules & social order)
Name one risk-taking behavior in adolescence.
Reckless driving, unsafe behavior
What is myelination and why is it important in infancy?
The process of forming a myelin sheath around neurons to speed up neural communication.
Typical social development milestone?
Friendships based on trust and cooperation
Brain area still developing in teens affecting decision-making?
Prefrontal cortex
How does the prefrontal cortex develop during adolescence?
Continues maturing into early 20s, improving decision-making and self-control.
Name one cognitive skill that improves in middle childhood.
Logical thinking, memory, planning
Define adolescent identity formation.
Developing a sense of self, values, goals
Name one cognitive skill that improves due to brain development.
Logical thinking, memory, planning.
What influences self-concept in middle childhood?
Family, peers, culture
Name one social influence on adolescent identity.
Family, peers, media, culture
Which brain changes contribute to risk-taking in teens?
Early development of limbic system vs. slower prefrontal cortex maturation.