PSYC 7 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: 18 Months, Evolutionary Psychology, Prosocial Behavior
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Entering the social world: socioemotional development in infancy and early childhood. Cultural context and parenting behaviors foster a certain type of social and emotional development compared to other species that are less dependent. Very important in later social and emotional development. With a proper balance of trust and mistrust, infants can acquire hope. Once this initial stage is created then --> A blend of autonomy, shame and doubt gives rise to will, the knowledge that within limits, youngsters can act on their world intentionally. Purpose is achieved with a balance between individual initiative and a willingness to cooperate with others. Many human behaviors are successful adaptations to the environment. Maternal detachment in brazilian shantytowns: mothers experience 9. 6. 1. a. pregnancies, 3. 5 child deaths, 1. 5 still births. Baby doesn"t really distinguish between themselves and their. Infant is learning if they can depend on the care giver to meet.
