Psych DMA Reversibility Please take out a piece of paper and complete the following: 1.Write down the vocabulary word and definition. 2. Choose ONE of these options and complete it. Draw a picture that illustrates/explains the vocabulary word. Rewrite the definition in your own words. Write a sentence that includes the term and the information from the definition. Reversibility Piaget’s term for the idea that a relationship that goes in one direction can go in the other direction also.

Today’s Agenda DMA Weekend stories Birth order Intro/notes Reflection

Weekend Stories…

Birth Order Alfred Alder

Birth Order Children have different experiences within the same family. Refers to how the sequence of children affects your environment.

Birth Order Oldest Child Dethroned by next child. High expectations Often given more responsibility Has to set an example

Birth Order Middle Child May feel squeezed out of privilege /significance. May be even-tempered. May have trouble finding a place.

Birth Order Youngest Has many mothers and fathers Older children try to educate him/her Never dethroned. Attention is divided (more kids).

Birth Order Only Most attention High expectations Usually prefers the company of adults. Sounds like an adult.

Birth Order Each family is different If there is an age-gap of more than 8 years between youngest and middle: Youngest will be raised like an only.

Birth Order How has birth order affected you? Do the characteristics match with your experiences? Please explain your answer. 2. Do you think that parents can avoid some of the negative affects of birth order by carefully raising their children? Please explain 3. How would you raise an only child so they are more like children who have siblings?