AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -learning to interact with others. recognizing feelings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Social and emotional development means how children start to understand who they are, what they are feeling and what to expect when interacting with others. It is the development of being able to: Form and sustain positive relationships. Experience, manage and express emotions.

Detailed explanation-3: -How does social and emotional development affect learning? By providing a kind environment, it helps to encourage optimal brain development as well as social connection and collaboration. In other words, SEL affects learning by shaping children’s developing neural circuitry, particularly the executive functions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Both follow predictable patterns. Developmental milestones can be anticipated. Affection and harmony are key elements needed for both emotional and social development. Both occur according to individual timing and vary from one individual to another.

Detailed explanation-5: -Emotional development involves learning what feelings and emotions are, understanding how and why they occur, recognising your own feelings and those of others, and developing effective ways for managing those feelings.