Temperament

These flashcards cover key concepts on temperament theory and indicators as discussed in the lecture notes.

What are the behavioral and emotional tendencies all babies are born with according to temperament theory?

All babies are born with behavioral and emotional tendencies that are biologically based.

How do inborn tendencies of infants get influenced?

Environmental response and interaction will determine if inborn tendencies remain or are altered.

What is the concept of 'goodness of fit' in temperament?

Goodness of fit refers to the compatibility between the environment and the infant's tendencies.

What is one indicator of a child's temperament related to motor activity?

Activity level includes the amount and duration of motor activity.

What does rhythmicity in temperament indicators refer to?

Rhythmicity refers to the regularity of biological functions, such as eating, sleeping, and toileting.

How does approach/withdrawal indicator affect a child?

It reflects the extent to which a child approaches or withdraws from new objects, people, or experiences.

What is adaptability in terms of temperament indicators?

Adaptability measures how easily a child copes with transitions between activities.

What does sensitivity indicate in a child's temperament?

Sensitivity reflects a child's level of tolerance to various stimuli.

What does intensity of response measure in temperament?

It measures the degree or severity of the child's responses.

How can moodiness affect a child's temperament?

It indicates whether the child generally displays a positive or negative effect.

What does distractibility refer to in terms of a child's attention span?

Distractibility measures the level of a child's attention span.

What does persistence indicate about a child's ability?

Persistence reflects a child's ability to overcome obstacles to achieve a goal.

What characterizes an 'easy/flexible' temperament type?

An easy/flexible temperament type includes being adaptable, having low sensitivity and intensity, regular biological rhythms, low negative effect, a good attention span, and high approach.