AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Social development of infants who have learned to trust differs from that of infants who have not because those who trust are better able to: change their temperaments. control their emotions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Things like smiling and responding to you, making eye contact or calming down when held by a familiar adult are all social and emotional milestones that most babies express and explore by a certain age.

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: -Both emotional and social development are related to imitation because infants: Are affected both by the moods and actions of parents and caregivers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Positive social and emotional development is important. This development influences a child’s self-confidence, empathy, the ability to develop meaningful and lasting friendships and partnerships, and a sense of importance and value to those around him/her.