Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Development Flashcards
Forming an emotional bond with others in infancy:
Attachment
True or False:
Babies who mistrust their world can end up having delayed or impaired psychosocial and are more likely to suffer mental health issues later in life
True
At 6 months infants want to be with familiar caregivers and show concern when they are not present:
Separation Anxiety
Infants become upset around unfamiliar people:
Stranger Anxiety
True or False:
Early experiences with being away from caregivers and meeting new people will reduce anxiety
True
This type of attachment is when the baby plays happily, shows separation distress and ignores on reunion
Secure
This type of attachment may show distress on separation and ignores on reunion
Insecure/avoidant
In this type of attachment the baby is inconsolable, alternates between being clingy and angry, rejects on reunion
Insecure/ambivalent
This type of attachment the baby is confused on reunion
Disorganized
Match the effect of attachment on development:
A.) Secure Aggressive & hostile
B.) Insecure Avoidant Timid, dependent, whiny
C.) Insecure/Ambivalent More aggressive & impulsive
D.) Disorganized friendly and competent
A. Secure: friendly and competent; high self-esteem
B. Insecure Avoidant: more aggressive and impulsive
C. Insecure/Ambivalent: timid, dependent, whiny,
D. Disorganized: aggressive and hostile
What are some values that have greater emphasis over autonomy in other cultures?
Native American: restraint and self-control; bonds with family
Chinese American: behaviors that emphasize interdependence
Puerto Rican: physical closeness, polite manners, obedience to adults
True or False:
Babies are born with temperaments that tend to persist into later life
True
Babies use adult emotions as guides
Social Referencing
Ability to control and reduce intense negative feelings
Emotional Regulation
