| Chapter 8 Erikson: initiative vs guilt (3-6 years) Kids become planning, enterprising, ambitious when parents support their activities Guilt comes from overly strict superego when parents ask too much self-control Self-concept: Objective self based on concrete, observable characteristics Emotional self: can interpret, predict, and change other's feelings Improved emotional control; use adults as role models Increased self-conscious emotions if observed by others Development of prosocial behaviors: empathy and sympathy if social, good emotional regulators, and positive role models |
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