Social Emotional Development
Birth-age 2
Temperament
The quality and intensity of emotional reactions.
Passivity- actively involved in their surroundings
Irritability- feel distressed such as: cry easily
Activity patterns- levels of movement vary
Attachment
Strong emotional connection between people
Such as mothers, fathers, caregivers, or siblings
Separation anxiety- newborn protests a leaving caregiver
By 15 months separation anxiety is strong
Crying and clinging are attachment behaviors
Birth-3 months
Newborns do not have refined emotions
Distress is shown by crying
Show excitement by looking alert or wiggling
3-6 months
Respond to people with smiles and laughter
Happy sounds when played with
6-12 months
Actively involved with their caregivers
Express happiness, joy and get surprised
Separation anxiety starts to show
Cries when stranger holds them
12-24 months
Become more interested in exploring
Separation anxiety still shown
Interest in other children
Proud to do things on their own
Like to say "no"