8. Self and Gender

What are the 3 key skills for successful peer interactions and maintaining friendships?

Answer explanation

self-regulation

social problem solving

prosocial behaviour

What is self-regulation?

Answer explanation

The ability to regulate one's behaviour and respond in a socially appropriate manner.

Choose the following that are NOT examples of self-regulation

• listening while someone is talking

• throwing a tantrum

• physical agression

• waiting your turn

Children primarily learn self-regulation skills from their parents.

• true

• false

Give examples of social problem solving skills.

Answer explanation

understanding social cues

processing and encoding social information

planning and having goals

What is prosocial behaviour?

Answer explanation

voluntary behaviour that is intended to help someone else.

Provide examples of prosocial behaviour.

Answer explanation

sharing

helping

showing compassion

caregiving

In the preschool years, it is natural to look for links between the prosocial behavior of young children and that of their parents.

• true

• false

Explain what self-awareness is.

Answer explanation

The realisation that one's mind, body, and actions are distinct from other people.

At what age do children become self-aware?