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A Topical Approach to Life-Span Development

John W. Santrock

Chapter 15

Peers and the Sociocultural World - all with Video Answers

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Section 1

Peer Relations in Childhood and Adolescence

Problem 1

What are peers, and what are the functions of peer groups? What are Piaget's and Sullivan's views on peers? How are the worlds of parents and peers distinct but coordinated? What is the developmental course of peer relations in childhood? How is social cognition involved in peer relations? What role does emotion regulation play in peer relations?

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Problem 2

Describe five types of peer statuses.

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Problem 3

What is the nature of bullying?

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Problem 4

How is gender involved in children's peer relations?

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Problem 5

How do adolescent peer groups differ from childhood peer groups? What are peer pressure and conformity like in adolescence? How are cliques and crowds involved in adolescent development? What are some cultural variations in adolescent peer relations?

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