PSYCH211 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: 6 Years, 18 Months, Lowkey
30 May 2017
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Psych 211- chapter 7: emotional and social development in infancy and. Basic trust vs. mistrust: in erikson"s theory, the psychological conflict of infancy, which is resolved positively when the balance of care is sympathetic and loving. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt: is resolved favorably when parents provide young children with suitable guidance and reasonable choices. Basic emotions: happiness, interest, surprise, fear, anger, sadness, and disgust are universal in humans and other primates and have long evolutionary history of promoting survival. Social smile: the infant"s broad grin evoked by the parent"s communication, first appearing between 6 and 10 weeks of age. Stranger anxiety: the infant"s expression of fear in response to unfamiliar adults, which appears in many babies in the second half of the year. Secure base: role of the familiar caregiver as a point from which the infant explores, venturing into the environment and then returning for emotional support.
