- Be familiar with the ways in which the sense of self develops in middle childhood.
- Understand how typical emotional development proceeds during middle childhood.
- Be familiar with the problems children have when they cannot manage or control their emotions.
- Be familiar with what is currently known about family relationships during middle childhood.
- Know what affects the quality of a child’s peer relationships.
- Know how media affects the child’s social relationships.
- Understand what makes some children resilient in the face of adversity.
