Ch. 12-Child Development

Separation anxiety

A child crying when their father drops them off at daycare illustrates this

Attention

A new brother or sister prompts many children to want more ______ for themselves.

Cooperative play

Actually playing with another child

Self-concept

Develops from personal feelings of accomplishment; formed in response to the actions and attitudes of others, the time from birth to age three is critical in the formation of self-concept, opportunities to master skills help promote a positive self-concept

Negativism

Doing the opposite of what others want; Causes: the desire for independence, frustration over inability to control body and words, growing awareness of the self as a seperate person

Family

During this stage, a child's relationships with ________ indicate his or her emotional development and adjustment.

Strong relationship with Parents

Foundation for building emotional and social health

Temper tantrums

Giving in to these will make them more likely to occur in the future.

Sharing

Having children help pass out snacks to a group strengthens their concept of this

Explanations

Method of guiding behavior that is appropriate for three-year-olds but not younger children

Choices

Offering these allows young children the chance to feel they are in control

Jealousy

One form of this is seen in young children when they become upset at signs of affections between parents

Child development

Parents/Caregivers who understand this are less likely to react angrily to a toddler's misbehavior

Fears

Talking about situations and reading books are two ways to helping children handle these

18 months

Temper tantrums may begin as early as this age

Empathy

The ability to put yourself in another person's place

Imaginary

These friends can give a child a way to safely explore different feelings and thoughts; only a problem when it persists for many years

Self-centeredness

Thinking about one's own needs and wants and not those of others

Simple

When giving directions to a toddler, it's important to keep your request like this

Tension

Children may use methods such as thumb sucking or nail biting to relieve this

3 year olds

Crave praise and affection

2 1/2 year olds

Desire for independence begins to strengthen

Parallel Play

Playing alongside another child

Socialization

Process of learning to get along with people in groups

Sibling rivalry

Some brothers and sisters show this as they compete for parent's attention