Early Childhood Social Development and Emotional Understanding Quiz

Test your knowledge on emotional development in early childhood with questions on social and emotional understanding, attachment, and more.

#1

At what age do infants typically begin to smile socially in response to others?

1 month
3 months
6 months
9 months
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#2

Which of the following is NOT a primary emotion?

Happiness
Anger
Curiosity
Sadness
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#3

Which type of play involves children playing alongside each other with similar toys but without interaction?

Parallel play
Associative play
Cooperative play
Solitary play
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#4

What is the term for the tendency of infants to become distressed when their primary caregiver leaves?

Secure attachment
Insecure attachment
Separation anxiety
Attachment disorder
1 answered
#5

What is the term for the process through which children learn to interact and communicate with others?

Socialization
Assimilation
Acculturation
Adaptation
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#6

What is the term for a child's ability to understand and manage their own emotions?

Emotional literacy
Emotional intelligence
Emotional regulation
Emotional expression
1 answered
#7

Which theory suggests that emotions result from the interpretation of physiological reactions to stimuli?

James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Schachter-Singer theory
Facial feedback hypothesis
1 answered
#8

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences early social development?

Genetics
Parenting style
Socioeconomic status
Educational level
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#9

What is the term for the ability to understand that others may have beliefs and perspectives different from one's own?

Egocentrism
Theory of mind
Social cognition
Perspective taking
1 answered
#10

According to Erik Erikson, which stage of psychosocial development occurs during early childhood (ages 3-6 years)?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
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#11

What is the term for a child's ability to understand and respond to the emotions of others?

Empathy
Sympathy
Compassion
Altruism
1 answered
#12

What is the term for the ability to understand and predict other people's behavior based on their mental state?

Social cognition
Theory of mind
Empathy
Perspective taking
1 answered

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