Emotional Development

Emotions are a response to the world around us.

• True

• False

Simply returning a smile at a baby or child can help shape their emotions.

• True

• False

Which of the following are techniques for comforting a crying baby? {check all that apply}

• Sing to them

• Offer a toy

• Move them

• Take their blanket away

Which of the following is THE MOST COMMON form of self comforting for babies?

• pulling their hair

• holding a blanket

• sucking

• rocking themselves back and forth

Physical contact helps to build attachment.

• True

• False

Toddlers may feel frustrated for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

• Learning so much they feel overwhelmed

• They want to do things their body can't do

• Excitement over independence from parents/caregivers

• Sometimes they are misunderstood

If a child is sick, tired, uncomfortable or hungry frustration is more likely to turn to...

• excitment

• fear

• anger

• disappointment

Young children may develop physical symptoms when they are worried or stressed (stomachaches, headaches, sleeping difficulties, temper tantrums, etc)

• True

• False

When children are given praise and encouragement it helps build self-confidence

• True

• False

Emotional development during these years can best be described as...

• consistent

• a lot of ups and downs