Give an overview of the ways that friendships can influence social and emotional development of children in middle childhood
What will be an ideal response?
Children say they depend heavily on friends for companionship, support, and approval.
There are gender differences and gender stereotypes.
Rejection occurs.
Friendships are built up from a history of successful social interactions.
Harry Stack Sullivan suggested that friendships give children a chance to relate to one another as equals and contribute to children’s self-esteem.
Friends who engage in conflict or aggression can have a negative impact on each other.
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A) trait B) social–cognitive C) humanistic–existential D) psychodynamic
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A) germinal B) embryonic C) zygotic D) fetal
One of the most successful treatments for a phobia is
A) gestalt therapy B) neuroleptic medication C) psychoanalysis D) systematic desensitization
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a. the task is difficult and involving. b. the presence of others relaxes you. c. the task is simple and well-learned. d. individual efforts cannot be assessed.