Early Childhood Social Development and Emotional Understanding Quiz

Infants typically begin to smile socially in response to others at around 3 months of age.

Curiosity is not considered a primary emotion.

Parallel play involves children playing alongside each other with similar toys but without interaction.

Separation anxiety is the tendency of infants to become distressed when their primary caregiver leaves.

Socialization is the process through which children learn to interact and communicate with others.

Emotional regulation refers to a child's ability to understand and manage their own emotions.

The James-Lange theory suggests that emotions result from the interpretation of physiological reactions to stimuli.

Educational level is not a factor that influences early social development.

Theory of mind is the ability to understand that others may have beliefs and perspectives different from one's own.

Initiative vs. Guilt is the stage of psychosocial development according to Erik Erikson that occurs during early childhood (ages 3-6 years).

Empathy is the ability to understand and respond to the emotions of others.

Theory of mind is the ability to understand and predict other people's behavior based on their mental state.