Early Childhood Social and Emotional Development Quiz

Infants typically begin to smile socially at 1-2 months of age.

Attachment to caregivers is a key milestone in emotional development during infancy.

Playing cooperatively with peers is a social milestone during early childhood.

'Parallel play' refers to children playing alongside each other without interacting.

Emotional intelligence is the process by which children develop the ability to understand and manage their own emotions.

Secure attachment is the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver.

Conflict resolution is a key aspect of social development in early childhood.

Socialization is the process by which children learn the values, norms, and behaviors of their culture.

Guilt is NOT a primary emotion.

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Self-regulation is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations.

Self-esteem is a child's belief about their own abilities and worth.

Being able to calm oneself down is a characteristic of emotional regulation.

Physical appearance is NOT a factor influencing social and emotional development in early childhood.

The primary conflict during the toddler stage is Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, according to Erik Erikson's theory.

Avoidant attachment is characterized by distress when the caregiver leaves, but indifference when they return.

Children begin to understand the perspectives of others during the Concrete operational stage, according to Jean Piaget's theory.

Minimizing social interactions is NOT a strategy to promote social and emotional development in early childhood.

Disorganized attachment is characterized by a lack of clear attachment behavior.