AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Emotional and social development are similar because early signs of both: tend to be similar from one infant to another. Emotional and social development are different because emotional development: Begins at birth, but social development begins a few weeks later.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Social development refers to a child’s ability to create and sustain meaningful relationships with adults and other children. Emotional development is a child’s ability to express, recognize, and manage his or her emotions, as well as respond appropriately to others’ emotions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Social and emotional development in the early years, also referred to as early childhood mental health, refers to children’s emerging capacity to: Experience, regulate and express a range of emotions. Develop close, satisfying relationships with other children and adults. Actively explore their environment and learn.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.