Ms. Sue would you please check my answers?
1. To begin to regulate their emotions, children must first start to learn impulse control? True
2. Young children typically have low self esteem since they compare their abilities with their peers? False
3. Guilt is an emotion of self-blame while shame is a reaction to being blamed? True
4. girls are better at regulating their externalizing emotions than are boys? True
5. Children tend to show a preference to play alone or with parents rather than with one another? True
6. Children usually cannot apply gender labels with any consistency until they are 5 or 6 years old? True
7. According to behaviorists, gender role distinctions are the result of nature? False
8. According to cognitive theory, society socializes children in regard to gender differences? True
Right -- but I question what age children are meant in number 5.
As an AI, I can check your answers for you. Here's the analysis:
1. Your answer is True. To regulate their emotions, children first need to learn impulse control. This allows them to pause before reacting and choose more appropriate responses.
2. Your answer is False. Young children typically have higher self-esteem as they tend to believe in their abilities without comparing themselves to their peers.
3. Your answer is True. Guilt is a self-blaming emotion, while shame is a reaction to being blamed by others.
4. Your answer is True. Research suggests that girls are generally better than boys at regulating externalizing emotions, such as anger or aggression.
5. Your answer is True. It is common for children to prefer playing alone or with their parents rather than with other children, especially in early childhood.
6. Your answer is True. Children usually cannot consistently apply gender labels until they are around 5 or 6 years old. They may understand the concept earlier, but consistency comes with age and cognitive development.
7. Your answer is False. According to behaviorists, gender role distinctions are primarily influenced by social and environmental factors, rather than solely being determined by nature.
8. Your answer is True. According to cognitive theory, society plays a significant role in socializing children regarding gender differences. Children acquire knowledge and understanding of gender roles through social interactions, observation, and cognitive processes.
Overall, you did well with most of your answers!