Question 1

During early childhood,emotional self-regulation is considered ____.

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Emotional self-regulation is one of the major developmental tasks during early childhood. As children's brains develop, they learn to regulate their emotions and behaviors in response to internal and external stimuli. It is not impossible for them to accomplish this skill.

Question 2

Give one example of a child in the preoperational stage showing that they are more capable than Piaget thought they were.

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Question 3

If you were to ask a Japanese parent what they hoped their child would get out of the preschool experience,what might they say? Would you expect their response to be different from that of an American parent? Explain.

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Question 4

When a child is able to stay on task in the classroom,or help with chores at home before going out to play,she is demonstrating self-control in the form of ___.

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Delay of gratification refers to the ability to resist immediate temptation or reward in order to achieve a greater goal or reward in the future. When a child is able to stay on task or complete chores before playing, they are delaying gratification and demonstrating self-control. Internalization refers to the process of adopting beliefs, values, and behaviors as one's own, while overcontrol refers to excessive control over one's behavior or emotions. Theory of mind is the understanding that others have thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives that may differ from one's own.

Question 5

Phrases like "please," "thank you," and "bye-bye" are examples of ____.

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Phrases like "please," "thank you," and "bye-bye" are examples of pragmatic language because they serve a social function beyond conveying literal meaning. They are used to show politeness, express gratitude, or signal the end of a conversation. This goes beyond the grammatical or morphemic aspects of language. Prosody can also play a role in conveying politeness, but it is not the main factor here.

Question 6

What are the strategies that indicate that children are focusing their attention on managing their emotions?

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Effortful control is a key strategy in managing emotions, as it involves deliberately regulating one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve a desired outcome. This can include strategies such as deep breathing, self-talk, and problem-solving, among others. Emotional control and attention control may also be important components of managing emotions, but they are not the most comprehensive or specific strategies for this purpose. Social control is not a commonly used term in this context, and may refer to a range of different strategies for managing social interactions and relationships.

Question 7

Seena tells you that her preschooler is attending a Montessori program; you pick up your niece from her preschool and wonder if she might also be enrolled in this same type of program.Your sister tells you that your niece's school is not a Montessori school.What are two differences you would notice?

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Question 8

Children learning English and other Western languages fast-map which parts of speech earliest?

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Children learning English and other Western languages tend to fast-map nouns earliest. This is because nouns often refer to concrete objects, making them easier for children to conceptualize and remember compared to verbs, modifiers, and adjectives, which are more abstract.

Question 9

____ is a language's distinctive system of rules.

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Grammar refers to the set of rules that govern the use of language, including syntax, morphology, and phonology. This is what makes a language distinct from another and helps to convey meaning effectively.

Question 10

Successful ___ means developing a level of effortful control that is neither too tightly or too loosely regulated.

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Question 11

When do children learn when it is culturally appropriate to speak and when it is best to keep their thoughts to themselves?

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Question 12

Your brother has a daughter in early childhood who has an excessive degree of self-regulation.He is not quite sure if he should be happy,since she very rarely has any difficulties,or if he should be concerned.What would you tell him?

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Excessive self-regulation or overcontrol in early childhood, especially when combined with emotional numbness, is associated with an increased risk of developing depression and anxiety later in life. Thus, your brother should seek advice from a professional to ensure that his daughter's self-regulation is within the normal range and does not negatively impact her emotional well-being in the long term.

Question 13

According to Piaget,children's mistakes on conservation tasks are due to two kinds of deficiencies.Discuss one of them.

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Question 14

By 4 years of age,it is estimated that children use correct grammar in what percentage of their statements?

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By the age of 4, it is estimated that children use correct grammar in approximately 90% of their statements, reflecting significant language development and understanding of grammatical rules.

Question 15

What term describes the social rules for using language in interaction with others?

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The term that describes social rules for using language in interaction with others is pragmatics. This field of linguistics studies how speakers use language in context and how meaning is conveyed beyond the literal interpretation of words and sentences.

Question 16

Children who have problems of undercontrol of their emotions are at risk for ____.

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Children who have problems of undercontrol of their emotions are at risk for displaying aggression and conflict in early childhood and beyond, as they struggle to regulate their emotions and may act out impulsively. While they may also experience physical problems or academic difficulties, these outcomes are not directly linked to undercontrol of emotions. The statement regarding adult relationships lacks evidence to support it as a risk factor.

Question 17

A child was walking down the street with his mother and called the black top "tarmacs." Presumably,he added the "s" because it was a long road.What does this reveal about how children learn language?

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Question 18

What is an example of "internalizing problems" that results from overcontrol of emotions in early childhood?

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Overcontrol of emotions in early childhood can lead to internalizing problems such as anxiety and depression. Children who are taught to suppress their emotions and not express them may have difficulty recognizing and dealing with their own feelings, leading to feelings of sadness or worry. This can lead to a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression later in life.

Question 19

Sam buys a hollow,plastic rock where he plans to hide his spare key.He puts it near several other rocks by the door and calls to his two children,a 3-year-old and a 6 ½-year-old.He said he was gardening and found something under the rock and asks them to guess.One says a worm and the other says some ants.Then,he lifts it up and shows them that it's hollow and actually contained the house key.Then he asks where a robber,who has not been shown what is under the plastic rock,would look for the key to the house.How do you think each child would answer? Explain.

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Question 20

____ is when children focus attention on managing their emotions.

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Effortful control is the ability to focus attention and inhibit impulses in order to manage emotions.

Quiz 6: Early Childhood