Birth to age 2
Measured based on factors such as ...
- Activity patterns
Passivity- how involved child is with his/her surroundings
Irritability- tendency to feel distressed
Activity patterns- levels of movement
Caregivers must be sure to adjust to the temperaments of infants.
Changes over Time
Changes occur both socially and emotionally.
- General excitement (smiling, wiggling)
- General distress (crying)
- No tears when child cries
- Respond with smiles and laughter
- Make happy sounds
- Babies begin to notice and smile at other babies
- Tears begin to appear
- Different cries
- Express happiness, joy, and surprise
- Develop fear
- Separation anxiety
- Anxiety develops
- Take more interest in other children
- Awareness of abilities
Newborn babies don't have very refined emotions.
Babies become actively involved with their caregiver.
Children become more interested in exploring.