psychology ch. 6 – Flashcards

the caution and wariness dispyed by infants when encountering an unfamiliar person

the distress displayed by infants when a customary care provider departs

smiling in response to other individuals

the intentional search for informaon about others' feelings to help explaint he meaning of uncertain circumstances and events

knowledge of oneself

the positive emotional bond that develops between a child ad a particular individual

a sequence of staged episodes that illustrate the strength of attachment between a child and his or her mother

a style of attachment in which children use the mother as a kind of home base and are at ease when she is present; when she leaves, they become upset and go to her as soon as she returns

a style of attachment in which children do not seek proximity to the mother

a style of attachment in which children display a combination of positive and negative reactions to their mothers

a style of attachment in which children show inconsistent, often contradictory behavior

the model in which infants and parents learn to communicate emotional states to one another and respond appropriately

a process in which infants' behaviors invite further responses from aprents and other caregivers, which in turn bring about further responses form the infants

the sum total of the enduring characteristics that differentiate one individual from anothe

the theory that considers how individuals come to understand themselves and the meaning of others', and their own, behavior

according to Erikson, the period during which infants develop a sense of trust or mistrust, largely depending on how well their needs are met by their caregivers

the period during which, according to Erikson, toddlers develop independence and autonomy if they are allowed the freedom to explore, or shame and self-doubt if they are restricted and overprotected

patterns of arousal and emotionality that are consistent and enduring characteristics of an individual

babies who have a positive disposition; their by functions operate regularly, and they are adaptable

babies who have negative moods and are slow to adapt to new situations; when confronted with a new situation, they tend to withdraw

babies who are inactive, showing relative calm reactions to their environment; their moods are generally negative, and they withdraw from new situations, adapting slowly

the notion that development is dependen ton the degree of match between children's temperament and the nature and demands of the environment in which they are being raised

knowledge and beliefs about how the mind works and how it influences behavior

an emotional response at corresponds to the feelings of another person

the sense of being male or female