identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives

events that are expected to happen at a particular time

modifying an old schema to fit a new object or problem

Piaget's stages of cognitive development - birth to 2

a vulnerability or predisposition to developing a disorder

the characteristics that a person sees in himself or herself

46-65 years

child learning the norms and values of the culture they are growing up in

indicate the typical age at which individuals display various behaviours and abilities

the ability to solve problems using imagination without having to be involved practically. This is an advanced form of thinking that does not always need a practical context in order to take place

increasing behaviors by presenting positive stimuli, such as food. A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens the response

the manner in which parents rear their children; an authoritative parenting style, which balances demandingness and responsiveness, is seen as the most effective

refers to the process in which the child comes to understanding the social norms of a wider society - includes education/teachers, the media, peers, religion and the workplace