Selman's View of How Friendships Develop in Middle Childhood Would

question 5

Multiple Choice

Selman's view of how friendships develop in middle childhood would be most consistent with which of the following theoretical perspectives?

• A) the psychoanalytic perspective
• B) the behavioral perspective
• C) the social-behavioral perspective
• D) the cognitive perspective

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Definitions:

Secure Feeling

A sense of safety and confidence in one's emotional state and relationships, often developed through consistent and positive interactions.

Emotion Dismissing

A parenting approach that minimizes, ignores, or invalidates a child's emotional experiences.

Emotion Demeaning

Actions or words that degrade or belittle someone's feelings or emotional state.

Negative Reaction

An adverse response or feeling towards a stimulus or situation, often characterized by dislike or opposition.