Social Development - Key Theories and Concepts

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What is Chickering’s Theory of Psychosocial Development focused on?

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The overall identity development of college students.

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How many vectors are established in Chickering’s Theory?

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Seven vectors.

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What is the first vector in Chickering’s Theory?

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Developing Competence.

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What does the second vector, Managing Emotions, emphasize?

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The ability to manage a wide variety of emotions and recognize the balance between self-awareness and self-control.

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What is the third vector in Chickering’s Theory?

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Moving through autonomy toward interdependence.

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What does emotional independence mean in the context of Chickering’s Theory?

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The ability to risk relationships for pursuing individual interests or convictions.

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What is the fourth vector in Chickering’s Theory?

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Development of mature interpersonal relationships.

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What is the fifth vector in Chickering’s Theory?

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Establishment of identity.

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What does the sixth vector, Developing Purpose, involve?

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Identifying the reasons for earning a degree and discovering what is fulfilling.

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What is the seventh vector in Chickering’s Theory?

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Development of integrity.