Temperament

What is temperament?

Temperament refers to the innate traits that influence how children react to and interact with their environment.

What forms the foundation of personality?

Temperament forms the foundation of personality.

What are components of temperament?

Emotional reactivity, physical activity, sociability, self-regulation

What does a high activity level in children refer to?

A high activity level refers to frequently moving and enjoying active play.

How does emotional reactivity vary among children?

Highly reactive children express emotions strongly and quickly, while less reactive children exhibit calmer, more subdued responses.

What describes a child's sociability?

Sociability describes the child’s comfort and enjoyment in social situations.

What does strong self-regulation in children entail?

Strong self-regulation entails handling frustration well and staying focused on tasks.

How does a child's temperament influence their interactions?

A child's temperament affects how they engage with others, such as a sociable child seeking interactions more readily.

What type of learning activities might a highly active child prefer?

A highly active child may prefer hands-on, dynamic activities.

How do caregivers adjust their parenting based on a child's temperament?

Caregivers adjust their parenting style based on the child’s temperament to better meet their needs.

What impact does temperament have on social, emotional, and cognitive development?

Temperament affects emotional responses, ability to form friendships, and problem-solving approaches.

What is “goodness of-fit refers to”

Goodness of fit refers to the compatibility of children’s temperament and environmental demands that children need to cope with

Mention temperament classification

Easy child, difficult child. slow-to-warm-up child

How is the characteristics of easy child?

Easy child generally in positive mood, quickly establish regular routines, adapt easily to new experiences

How is the characteristics of difficult child?

the difficult children are more sensitive, they reacts negatively and cries frequently, engages in irregular daily routines, slow to accept change and adapt, sensitive of stimulation

How is the characteristic of easy-to-warm-up child?

low activity level, low intensity of mood, initially withdraw from new situation and come around as they warm-up to new person or place