Emotional and Social Development in Infants

Describe three characteristics of a child who has experienced healthy emotional development.

When does a baby's emotional development begin?

• at birth

• 3-4 months

• about one year

• when the baby starts talking

Which of these is an example of a technique babies may use to self-comfort?

• crying uncontrollably

• sucking a thumb

• cuddling with a parent

• playing with an older brother

At what age do babies typically begin following moving objects with their eyes?

• 2 weeks

• 2-3 months

• 5-6 months

• 7-8 months

What is not one of the basic emotions that most babies show by nine months of age?

• fear

• interest

• disgust

• empathy

___ can lead to failure to thrive?

• neglect

• physical abuse

• lack of physical contact with others

• all of the above

Explain at least four ways you can comfort a crying baby?

Linus always needs his blanket to go to sleep. What is he doing?

• showing fear

• helping his colic

• self-comforting

• showing social development

Emery's mom put her to bed an hour earlier than usual. She is not bothered by this. What trait is she exhibiting?

• adaptability

• intensity

• persistence

• all of the above

Tyler is constantly crawling around the house exploring. Tyler may be

• low-approach

• adaptable

• sensitive

• high-energy