chapter 24

Question 1

autonomy

Answer 1

ability to function in an independent manner.

Question 2

dawdling

Answer 2

wasting time; whiling away time; being idle.

Question 3

disipline

Answer 3

to train or instruct to produce self-control and a particular behavior pattern, especially moral or mental improvement.

Question 4

negativism

Answer 4

opposition to suggestion or advice; associated with the toddler age group because the toddler, in search of autonomy, frequently responds “no” to almost everything.

Question 5

parallel play

Answer 5

one child plays alongside another child or children involved in the same type of activity, but the children do not interact with each other.

Question 6

punishment

Answer 6

penalty given for wrongdoing

Question 7

ritualism

Answer 7

practice employed by the young child to help develop security; consists of following a certain routine; makes rituals of simple tasks.

Question 8

temper tantrum

Answer 8

behavior in children that springs from frustrations caused by their urge for independence; a violent display of temper. The child reacts with enthusiastic rebellion against the wishes of the caregiver.