Social and Physical Development

Assoicate Play

Playing with peers in an loosely-organized manner; ages 3-4 years

Environment

the physical surroundings and emotional climate in which a child develops

Spectator Play

Watching others play without engaging; ages 2-2.5 years

Temperament

the genetic factors that determine how individuals approach and learn about the world

Parallel Play

Playing a similar activity alongside a peer without interaction; ages 2.5-3 years

Cooperative Play

Playing with peers by creating rules or guidelines for the activity together; ages 4 and up

Prosocial Behavior

behavior that helps others or contributes to society. Ex: Volunteering, donating, helping

Personality

the patterns of behaviors and attitudes that make an individual distinctive from others

Character

the learned emotional, cognitive, and behavior patterns that influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors

Anxious-Ambivalent Attachment

occurs when children feel anxiety when their parents or caregivers are gone; Even when they return, the children are not comforted or reassured by their presence

Secure Attachment

occurs when children feel they can rely on their parents or caregivers; they miss their parents when away and greet their return with enthusiasm and happiness

Anxious-Avoidant Attachment

occurs when children tend to avoid their parents and show no innate preference for either their parents or strangers

Solitary Play

Playing independently or alone; ages 0-2 years