EDS200H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Self-Control, Wendy Craig, Sociometric Status
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Chapter 10-socio-emotional development in middle and late childhood. Between 8 and 11 children increasingly define themselves through psychological traits and characteristics in contrast to the more cornet descriptions of younger children. Elementary school kids are more likely to define themselves in terms of social characteristics and social comparisons such as smart, popular, dumb. Start to refer to themselves as part of a social group (sports team) Between 8 and 12 they become increasingly aware of race, gender, and other social categories. Evaluate themselves based on what others see them as. No one will like me with this stupid haircut . Perspective taking: the ability to assume other people"s perspectives and understand their thoughts and feelings. Self-esteem: the global evaluative dimension of the self; also referred to as self- worth or self-image. Self-esteem reflections perceptions that do not always match reality. High self-esteem can turn into an unwarranted sense of superiority. Emotional support and social approval can influence self-esteem.
