AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At what age do infants show anger through crying?
A
newborn
B
3 months
C
5 months
D
8 months
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Around month 7, babies start to develop emotions like fear and anger. From 8-11 months, babies are more sensitive to approval/disapproval and separation anxiety is likely to peak. By 12 months, babies develop expressive language and can begin to label emotions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some babies cry to release tension or burn off excess energy – and some just need to cry themselves to sleep. Even easy-going babies may get frustrated and angry when they start to explore their surroundings but aren’t quite capable of doing what they want.

Detailed explanation-3: -At around 8 months old, your baby’s nature can suddenly change-and in quite a spectacular way. Whereas your little one used to be sociable, smile often, and enjoy being carried by different people, now they may seem shy, be afraid of new people, and cry whenever you aren’t around.

Detailed explanation-4: -In this method, Marc Weissbluth, MD, explains that babies may still wake up to two times a night at 8 months old. However, he says parents should start predictable bedtime routines-letting babies cry 10 to 20 minutes to sleep–with infants as young as 5 to 6 weeks of age.

Detailed explanation-5: -Emotional development Around 8 months of age, babies may start to develop “separation anxiety” when separated from their primary caregivers. The anxiety is a result of babies being able to differentiate themselves from their caregivers. It’s a completely normal and necessary stage of development.

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