Infant Social and Personality Development Chapter Overview
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What is the main focus in the trust vs. mistrust stage of social and personality development in infancy?

  • Forming a sense of autonomy
  • Developing language skills
  • Exploring the environment independently
  • Forging bonds of attachment (correct)

    • How does the impact of caregivers' responses shape infants' reactions in their emotional development?

  • It influences how infants react to different emotions (correct)
  • It has no effect on infants' emotional reactions
  • It reinforces infants' positive emotions only
  • It teaches infants to suppress their emotions

    • In the autonomy vs. shame and doubt stage, what is a key aspect of development that infants focus on?

  • Exploring and asserting their independence (correct)
  • Developing language skills
  • Forming secure attachments
  • Understanding complex emotions

    • How does personality development in infants differ from one baby to another?

    <p>It varies based on temperament and interactions with caregivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does psychologist Erik Erikson believe is shaped by infants' early experiences?

    <p>Trust vs. Mistrust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic that differentiates one infant from another during early development?

    <p>Attachment style to caregivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the differences among infants?

    <p>Overall Personality and Temperament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome of experiencing consistent caregiver responsiveness in infancy?

    <p>Formation of secure attachment bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sum total of the enduring characteristics that differentiate one individual from another?

    <p>Personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development theory focuses on trust vs. mistrust?

    <p>Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From what stage of development do infants begin to show unique, stable traits and behaviors as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Birth Onward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor plays a significant role in shaping infants' personality development according to the text?

    <p>Caregivers' Influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Erik Erikson's trust-versus-mistrust stage?

    <p>Shaping personality through infancy experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do children feel when they are overly protected and restricted according to the text?

    <p>Shame, self-doubt, and unhappiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sarah's extreme calmness compared to her brother Josh reflect?

    <p>Differences in temperament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is viewed as providing the raw material of personality during infancy?

    <p>Genetic determinants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which developmental stage focuses on developing a sense of trust or mistrust in infants?

    <p>Trust-versus-mistrust stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do other developmentalists differ from Erik Erikson in their approach to personality development in infants?

    <p>Viewing consistencies of behavior as genetically determined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the limbic system starting to work in tandem with the frontal lobes in infants' emotional development?

    <p>It allows for a wider range of emotions in infants as they develop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do structures of the limbic system start to grow in infants, contributing to their emotional reactions?

    <p>9 or 10 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the cerebral cortex play in infants' differentiation of emotions?

    <p>It becomes operative in the first 3 months and aids in emotional differentiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do infants typically react to stimuli that please them at 6 to 9 weeks?

    <p>They reliably begin to smile at pleasing stimuli like toys and mobiles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of caregivers on infants' emotional development according to the text?

    <p>Caregivers play a crucial role in shaping infants' emotional life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What milestone marks the beginning of a wider variety of emotions expressed by children as they develop?

    <p>6 to 9 weeks when babies start smiling at stimuli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Erikson's trust vs. mistrust stage?

    <p>Building strong relationships with caregivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the development of trust in infancy impact later personality development?

    <p>Leads to a confident and secure personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the autonomy vs. shame and doubt stage, infants are learning to:

    <p>Assert their independence and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do caregivers influence the development of autonomy in infants?

    <p>Through providing consistent support and encouragement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an infant's personality according to the text?

    <p>Individual differences in temperament and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of personality development, what role does attachment play in infancy?

    <p>It affects a person's future social competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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