Developmental Psychology
Patterson (1989) A developmental perspective on antisocial behavior
This worksheet is worth a total of 25 points. Each question is marked with its respective point value.. Worksheet is due 3/26/21.
1. Children can learn antisocial behavior from a variety of sources and in a variety of ways. How does the family promote antisocial behavior? How does society increase coercive acts and antisocial behavior? 5 pts
2. Complete the following in your own words: 5 pts
An early starter is
A late starter is
3. Which type (early or late) is at a higher risk for further problems into adulthood? Why? 5 pts
4. Look both Figure 1 and 2 and think about the progression of early experiences to outcomes in adolescence. Using your knowledge from class as well as information in this article, create a new figure (below sort of combination of Figures 1 and 2) with different items/examples in each box. Items may not be the same as those in the figures in the article. How would traits about the parents or family alter the childs early life? What sort of characteristics, behaviors, or experiences could occur in early childhood that have effects on middle childhood? How would that specific effect on middle childhood influence adolescence? Give at least one example/item in each box. Items must have some sort of relation and if that relationship is not obvious, describe it below. You may write your answers below the boxes if you find it difficult to type in the boxes. 5 pts (just be sure to label which box your answer refers to.
Family Demographics traits
Early Childhood Middle Childhood Adolescence
Parent Traits
Family Stressors and/or Grandparent Traits
5. This article was written over 25 years ago. Do you think the ideas are still relevant today? Why or why not? 3 pts
Family Stressors/Grandparent traits
Family Stressors/Grandparent traits
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