DAY 5: Temperament

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the study of temperament in infants, focusing on definitions, types, and influences.

Temperament

Individual differences in emotional, motor, attentional reactivity, and self-regulation.

Distinctiveness

Unique traits differentiating individuals, especially in response to environment.

Easy temperament

Infants who adjust easily, are cheerful, and have regular routines.

Difficult temperament

Infants who react negatively and have irregular routines.

Slow-to-warm-up temperament

Infants slow to adjust to new things and sensitive.

Fearful distress/inhibition

Temperament component: withdrawal and fear in new environments.

Irritable distress

Temperament type: frequent irritability and negative emotions.

Attention span and persistence

Measures how long a child can focus and persist on tasks.

Rhythmicity

Regularity of infant biological rhythms (e.g., sleep, feeding).

Goodness of Fit Model

Concept: how well parenting styles fit child's temperament.

Nature vs. Nurture

Debate on genetics (nature) vs. environment (nurture) influence on temperament.

Collectivist culture

Cultural orientation emphasizing group goals and interdependence.

Individualistic culture

Cultural orientation prioritizing individual goals and independence.