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9.S: Summary

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    In this chapter we covered,

    • The development of self-concept and self-esteem.
    • Erikson’s psychosocial stage of initiative versus guilt.
    • Gender identity, gender constancy, gender roles, and gender dysphoria.
    • Family life, including parenting styles, diverse forms of families, using child care, and the role of siblings.
    • The role of peers.
    • The types of play.
    • The social understanding of preschoolers.
    • Personality development
    • Social and emotional competences.
    • The effects of stress on children, including maltreatment.

    In the next chapter we begin exploring middle childhood and how children from 6 to 11 grow and develop.


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