Chapter 9: Emotional and Social Development During the First Year Advanced Child Development

The Terms: Create a Foldable Emotional Development Pacifier Social Development Aggressive Attachment Consistency Failure to thrive Personality Placid Self-concept Sensitive Stranger anxiety Please note: On the back put chapter 9 (This is all the vocab for chapter 9) First and last name Hour ******This semester I want all of your vocab to have holes in it and in your vocab section!

9.1: Emotional Development During the First Year

Distinguishing Between Emotional and Social Development Emotional Development: The process of learning to recognize and express one’s feelings and learning to establish one’s identity and individuality. Important because: Self confidence Handle stressful situations Displays empathy towards others Social Development: Process of learning to interact with others and to express one’s self to others. Important because: Adult whose actions display a tolerance for others Ability to interact peacefully with others Listens to all points of views before acting Communicates accurately Treats self and others with respect.

So why are the two important and talked about at the same time? It is important that parents are aware of both and meet their babies needs. It is also important to remember that emotional and social development are closely interwoven; a child’s feelings about self and child’s behavior towards others are dependent on one another.

Understanding Emotional Development Begins at birth and continues throughout life. Follows a predictable pattern, but progresses according to each baby’s individual timing. Depends on other factors besides a child’s individuality. The type of care the baby receives and the atmosphere of the home are two important influences. They handle situations differently Surface shaking

Building Trust Through Care A newborns attitude is based on how their needs are met. A baby who is kept clean, dry, cared for, soothed, talked to etc. is going to develop a sense of security. A baby who has a rigid feeding schedule, not cared for, not talked to etc. is going to have a problem building trust. video

Emotional Climate of the Home Affection and harmony between family members are the foundation of successful family life. Every family member is going to have up’s and down’s and so will the family as a whole. Babies react to tones long before they understand words. How would this be hard for teen parents?

Crying and Comforting A few things to try Cuddle up with a baby in a rocking chair Move the baby to a new position Talk softly to the baby, and or sing to the baby Offer a toy to interest and distract the baby Place the baby facedown across your legs as you sit in a sturdy chair There are “easy” or “good” babies. Whom only cry when they need something. There are also “difficult” babies who cry all of the time, loudly and for long period of times. A young crying baby needs attention and care. The first step is to step back and check for any physical problems. Diaper needs changed? Too cold or too hot? Burping?

The most commonly used technique for comforting babies The pacifier- a nipple attached to a plastic ring. Many babies also comfort themselves with a soft object. This develops special attachments. Anyone have these?

Emotions in Infancy Babies, only gradually develop specific emotions. At birth the range of emotions is limited to pleasure or satisfaction, during which the baby is quiet. The other is pain or discomfort, when the baby cries. By the second month, babies produce different cries to express different feelings.

Assignment: How emotions develop chart (this does not have to be done in complete sentences). Place in ungraded. Page 275- complete sentences. Place in ungraded section. 4 5 6 7 Discuss and Discover 1 2

Social Development and Personality 9.2

Attachment Around the age of 6 months a baby comes to understand that she or he is a separate person. Develops attachment- a special strong bond between two people. Parents Caregiver etc. This is the babies first social relationship

Attachment Researchers have discovered that physical contact is an important factor in developing attachment. Harry Harlow https://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=hlbI6jhqk5I

Harry Harlow Once the experiment was done, the monkeys did not know how to interact with others Harlow believed this was caused by the lack of interaction between the babies and their “mothers” All babies need love, at a very young age babies can develop loneliness. If a baby is left alone most of the time expect for physical care, the infant begins to fail to respond to people and objects

Attachment cont. This problem happens in places like institutions. There is physical care but no emotional support or social practice. This problem can happen at home. Lack of time Energy Ability to become emotionally and socially involved. When this happens Babies cries weaken Smiles fade Babies become withdrawn and nonresponsive

Attachment cont. Lack of love and attention may result in failure to thrive, a condition in which the baby does not grow and develop properly. May be caused by a physical problem, such as heart disease or the lack of proper food. It can also be a physical symptom of poor emotional and social care If this is not fixed they child will end up, unattached, unable to develop caring, meaningful relationships.

Stranger Anxiety Stranger anxiety, a fear, usually expressed by crying, of unfamiliar people How to prevent this- remind new people to approach slowly and give the baby time to adjust. If you find the baby is stranger anxiety troubling, you can reassure yourself that this is just a stage for the baby- it indicates a healthy social development. https://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=g7EyuT1HUzw

How behavior is learned Mostly depends on attitudes and expectations of the baby’s parents/caregivers Daily routines Avoid mixed emotions Serious but laughing Positive Vs negative reinforcements https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=Xz1Yxr0wigo Consistency- repeatedly acting the same way

Influences on Personality As the baby develops emotionally and socially their personality becomes evident. Personality- the total of all the specific traits that are consistent in an individual’s behavior A lot of traits Shy Outgoing Etc

A Sensitive Child A child who is unusually aware of his or her surrounding and of any changes in those surroundings Cry a lot Startled easily Do not like new situations Timid

Placid Child Remarkably easygoing and accepting of his or her surroundings “easy” “good” babies Usually cheerful older Patient and simply quiet and willing Some can be “forgotten”.

Aggressive Child Unusually strong-willed and determined Responses of aggressive children are extreme Eat more heartily, cry more loudly, kick and scream more They love activity, enjoy trying new things Express anger Caregivers should try to respond unemotionally Parents should help guide children on how to act and respond to new situations if they are not doing to in a positive way.

Assignment Make a 20 questioned study guide for Fridays test. This will be due before the test. Do not just say define these terms and define them, make actual questions and answer them. What are three influences on personality from page 281-282. What are the three personality traits that can be observed in babies? For each personality trait how does the baby act? What will they most likely grow up to be personality wise? How should parents handle these personalities?