Child Development: Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

These flashcards cover key concepts related to emotional and social development in early childhood, emphasizing definitions and important terms from the lecture notes.

Emotional Development

The process through which children develop the ability to understand and regulate their emotions.

Emotional Understanding

The capacity to identify and comprehend one's own emotions as well as those of others.

Complex Emotions

Emotions that vary in valence at the same levels of arousal, such as disappointment and sadness.

Emotional Valence

The affective quality of an emotion categorized as 'good' or 'bad' (positive or negative).

Emotion Regulation

The ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences effectively.

Temperament

Chronic patterns of emotional reactivity and self-regulation that are biologically influenced.

Emotion Coaching

A parenting technique that involves understanding, validating, and guiding children's emotions.

Display Rules

Cultural norms regarding when and how emotions can be expressed.

Parallel Play

A type of play where children engage in similar activities without interacting.

Cooperative Play

A type of play in which children play together and share activities, fostering social skills.

Hostile Aggression

Behavior intended to inflict pain or harm on others.

Instrumental Aggression

Aggressive acts performed to achieve a specific goal.

Relational Aggression

Non-physical aggression intended to damage another's social relationships or status.

Siblings as Contexts for Emotional Development

Sibling interactions provide opportunities for emotional sharing and social-cognitive understanding.

Trust vs. Distrust

A key concept in Erikson's psychosocial development theory related to young children's view of the world and relationships.

Moral Development

The growth of a child's understanding of morality, including right and wrong.

Cascades in Development

Progressive effects where emotional understanding leads to social interactions and influences mental health outcomes.

Cultural Context of Emotional Development

The impact of community values on children's emotional growth and expression.