Some More Theory…
Pro-Social Behaviors
Sharing
Cooperating
Helping
Cognitive Theorists…
Piaget
Vygotsky
Vygotsky emphasized that language was intricately
connected to thought.
Therefore….
General language proficiency and exposure to emotion
words in conversation play a key role in helping children
develop an understanding of mental states, such as
emotions, and allows them to attribute emotion to other
people on the basis of situational cues.
Children with language impairment (but preserved
cognitive, sensory and motor development) have more
difficulty with emotion perception tasks, as do hearingimpaired children with linguistic delays (such children
show reduced perceptual sensitivity to the onset of
emotional expressions.).
Experiences facilitate the development of Prosocial
Behaviors.
Why…
Empathy
Imagining another’s feelings
Responsibility to relieve another
Social Approval
External Pressure
Personal Emotions
Desire for Interaction
Which reasons are ‘authentic’?
It is developmental!
Pro-Social Behaviors
Behaviors that facilitate our relationships in society.
Examples…Cooperative Problem
Solving…Covering your mouth when you cough
Altruism is part of this.
Cognitive: page 257
Psychosocial: page 258
Skills: page 260
We feel ‘out of control’. We are.
What we do matters because...
We are powerful
We are authoritative~responsive and
demanding
We are consistent
We are truly generous
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The Big Four…
Developmental Characteristics
Unmet Needs
Lack of Skills
Environment
Look at figure 10.4
Prosocial Behavior =
best choice!
Prevention…always the
Challenging Behavior
…is in the eye of the beholder.
Challenging Behavior…
makes it hard for the child to succeed.
Our view determines our reaction!
Goals…
Minimize Hot Spots
Maximize Calm
Feel Competent