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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS MacLeod 4.02
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Emotional Development Definition: A process of learning to recognize and express feelings and establish a unique personal identity
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Early signs of emotional development Crying Muscle tension Smiling Cooing Wiggling the body
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Emotional Development is influenced by… A child’s individuality and temperament Type of care received Atmosphere at home
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Results of healthy emotional development process Child = self-confident adult Able to handle stress Empathetic to feelings & concerns of others
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Ways to promote healthy emotional development Hug, kiss, cuddle, rock, & smile Use a comforting voice Keep up w/ attachment objects Set good examples of ways to express emotions Allow child to quiet self by sucking Play helps children learn to express emotions
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Social Development Definition: A process of learning to show self- expression and how to interact with others
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Early signs of social development Responding to a voice Enjoying being picked up Responding to cuddling, comforting Smiling when a face/person appears Crying when a face/person leaves
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Social Development is influenced by… Actions of parents and caregivers Type of care received Atmosphere at home
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Results of healthy social development process Child= tolerant adult who interacts peacefully with others Listens to different points of view before acting
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Ways to promote healthy social development Encourage baby to use gestures Provide positive examples– “thank you” & “bye- bye” Talk to infants in a pleasant voice Smile, show positive facial expressions Allow other family members to interact with infant Play helps children learn to interact with adults & other kids
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Similarities between Emotional & Social Development Affection and harmony are key elements needed for both Both occur according to individual timing & vary from one person to the next As trust and healthy attachments are made, people learn to handle their emotions & form healthy relationships A person’s relationship & behaviors are influenced by emotional & social development Both occur over the span of a lifetime
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