1. Compare the differences in the theories of Freud, Erikson, and social-cognitive theorists about the emphasis on children's families and peers.

2. What did social-cognitive theorists find about preschoolers' skills in person perception, understanding of rules, and understanding of the intentions of others?

3. How does attachment change during the early childhood years? 

4. Name and briefly explain the different approaches to parenting; how does each affect a child's development? 

5. What are nonphysical discipline methods preferred? 

6. Define the term family structure and briefly explain how it is related to children's development. 

7. How does divorce affect children's behaviour in early childhood and in later years? 

8. What are the various kinds of play observed among preschoolers? 

9. Explain the difference between physical aggression and indirect aggression; which one do we see more of in this age group? 

10. How does empathy contribute to prosocial behaviour? 

11. How can parents and teachers encourage the development of prosocial behaviour?

12. What are the characteristics patterns of friendship in younger and older preschoolers? 

13. Define categorical, emotional, social self and briefly explain how each change in preschool years.

Questions 14 - 17 are not part of written assignment but need to prepared for class discussion.

14. What is the explanation of gender concepts and sex role development according to social learning, social-cognitive and gender-schema theories?

15. Describe development of gender identity, gender stability and gender constancy. 

16. What are the characteristics of young children's sex-role knowledge?

17. How is the behaviour of young children sex typed