Emotional Development (W7, L1) Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are the four key components of an emotion?
- Subjective experience
- Physiological changes
- Behaviour
- Cognitive appraisal/explanation
Cognitive appraisal involves making sense of the emotion, such as recognizing nervousness before a speech.
Why are emotions useful?
- They link us with others
- Allow bonding
- Facilitate communication
- Enable sharing experiences
- Help us feel understood
Emotions play a crucial role in social interactions and relationships.
What are the six basic/primary emotions recognized universally?
- Happy
- Sad
- Fear
- Angry
- Disgust
- Surprise
These emotions are fundamental and appear across different cultures.
What primary emotions begin to develop in infants from 0-6 months?
- Distress
- Interest
- Contentment
- Surprise
- Sadness
- Disgust
- Anger
- Fear
Primary emotions are vital for the survival of babies, signaling their needs.
What role does brain development play in emotional development?
It is tied to cognitive maturation that allows sophisticated emotions to emerge.
The development of the brain influences how emotions are experienced and expressed.
What is the importance of caregiver responsiveness in emotional development?
Caregivers need to respond appropriately to infants to create a feedback loop.
For example, a baby smiling should prompt a caregiver to smile back.
What are secondary emotions and when do they develop?
They develop from 1-3 years and require self-awareness.
Self-awareness can be demonstrated through recognition in a mirror or using pronouns like ‘I’ or ‘We’.
List some examples of secondary emotions.
- Embarrassment
- Envy
- Empathy
- Pride
- Shame
- Guilt
Secondary emotions are related to moral standards and social rules.
What is social referencing in emotional development?
Infants monitor emotional reactions in others to help define ambiguous situations.
This typically develops around 9-12 months and can be tested using the ‘Visual Cliff study’.
How do parents influence emotional development?
- Modeling emotions
- Providing face-to-face interactions
- Labeling emotions out loud
Parents play a critical role in teaching children how to feel and express emotions.
What is the role of emotion coaching by caregivers?
- Shaping emotional responses
- Teaching emotion regulation
Emotion coaching helps children learn to manage their emotions effectively.
What does the Ruler acronym stand for in emotional coaching?
- Recognising
- Understanding
- Labelling
- Expressing
- Regulation
This framework aids in teaching children how to manage their emotions.
True or False: Emotional coaching is associated with fewer emotional and behavioral problems compared to emotional dismissing.
True
Good emotional coaching creates a supportive environment for emotional development.
