Anger, Fear, Jealousy, Curiosity & Envy in Early Childhood

Flashcards about emotional development in early childhood.

According to the notes, what are the most common causes of anger in young children?

Conflicts over play things, thwarting of wishes, and vigorous attacks from another child.

How do children typically express anger through temper tantrums?

Crying, screaming, stamping, kicking, jumping up and down, or striking.

What are the key factors that arouse fear in children?

Conditioning, imitation, and memories of unpleasant experiences, as well as stories, pictures, radio, television programs, and movies with frightening elements.

How does a child's response to fear evolve over time?

Panic, running away and hiding, crying, and avoiding frightening situations.

According to the notes, when do young children typically become jealous?

When they think parental interest and attention are shifted toward someone else in the family, usually a new sibling.

How might young children show jealousy?

Open expression of jealousy or reversion to infantile behavior like bed wetting, pretending to be ill, or being generally naughty.

What are children typically curious about?

Anything new that they see and also about their own body and the bodies of others.

How does a child's curiosity manifest itself?

Sensorial motor exploration, later followed by asking questions.

According to the notes, what are young children often envious of?

Of the abilities or material possessions of another child.

How do children commonly express their envy?

Complaining about what they themselves have, verbalizing wishes to have what the other has, or appropriating the objects they envy.