Emotional Development and Attachment Flashcards
Looking at how others are reacting when we are uncertain about how we should react is called
social referencing
Which of the following is not considered to be a self-conscious emotion? Shame, Pride, Anger, or Embarrassment?
Anger
Japanese people rarely express emotions strongly. Thus, a Japanese person may interpret someone’s small smile as indicating great happiness, whereas an American may interpret a broad grin as moderate happiness. Such different interpretations of the intensity of an emotion reflect cultural differences in ____________.
emotional display rules
The broccoli versus goldfish video shows how children use social referencing to _________.
gather information about others
Which of the following is NOT a distinct characteristic of a child with an easy temperament?
high activity level
Max is a baby with a difficult temperament. His parents have never kept a strict schedule, eating at different times, and having different caregivers take care of Max. Max does not adapt well and his development is compromised. Chess and Thomas describe this as a __________ issue.
goodness of fit
Parents who want their children to explore and understand their feelings engage in
emotion coaching
The Marshmallow Study tested children’s ability to unconsciously control their behavior. (true or false?)
false
