PS275 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Object Permanence, Gender Role, Reinforcement
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Self concept when u can recognize yourself in the mirror. Smile and pat baby in mirror (enjoy interacting with reaction means development of self con- cept and good social skills) Object permanence -report (starts to develop at 7 months) Cuing (random sounds), babbling (gaga) reduplicating sounds. Common everyday explanations for causes of behaviour. We attribute behaviours and personality characteristics on the basis of sex stereotypes first. How do our expectations and reactions shape children. Positive reinforcement leads to repetition of desired" behaviours. Children learn to do things to please". Directed or steered" to or from things. The process by which as child becomes aware of his/her gender and acquires the motives, values and behaviours considered appropriate for members of that sex. No matter what you do you are either a boy or a girl regardless of your hair, clothing, etc. Physical, anatomical, hormonal, biological processes that differ. Understanding of one"s one gender category (boy or girl)
