In: Psychology
An baby's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding to others, which is thought to be present from birth, is his or her
negative and positive affectivity. |
personality. |
temperament. |
attachment response level. 2- The second stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development (roughly ages 2 through 7) is the
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1. Temperament
A child's temperament is described as the way in which he/she approaches and reacts to the world. It is defined as their personal style that is present from birth. Temperament is influential in a child's behavior, how he/she interacts with others and development of his/her personality.
2. Preoperational Stage
This stage starts at 2 years and lasts almost till 7 years of age. Child is engaged in symbolic and imaginative plays. The child is egocentric (difficulty in seeing through other's viewpoint).
3. Trust vs. Mistrust
It is the first stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. It lasts from 0 to 18 months. The availability of parents and care by them will help them win child's trust. This will lead to successful completion of stage developing trust, and hope in the child. Failure leads to mistrust, and withdrawing personality later on.
4. Attachment
Infant attachment is defined as the deep emotional connection or tie that the infant forms with his/her primary caregiver. This tie is binding for both and it also leads the infant to experience safety, joy, and comfort in the caregiver's company.
5. children who have secure attachments see themselves as lovable, they tolerate frustrations better, and they express a wider range of healthy emotions than insecurely attached children.
Attachment theory was proposed by John Bowlby, a child psychiatrist, and Mary Ainsworth. This theory model explains the dynamics of the parent-child relationship, and how it emerges and influences subsequent development of child.