CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a two-year-old, what is aggressive behavior, such as biting, a sign of?
A
that the child is not old enough to play with other children
B
that the child is hungry
C
that the child needs to be evaluated by a psychiatrist
D
that the child is probably frustrated or angry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aggressive behavior in toddlers (hitting, kicking, biting, etc.) usually peaks around age two, a time when toddlers have very strong feelings but are not yet able to use language effectively to express themselves. Toddlers also don’t have the self-control to stop themselves from acting on their feelings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Violent behavior in children and adolescents can include a wide range of behaviors: explosive temper tantrums, physical aggression, fighting, threats or attempts to hurt others (including homicidal thoughts), use of weapons, cruelty toward animals, fire setting, intentional destruction of property and vandalism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Toddler can become angry when they encounter a challenge, are unable to communicate wants, or are deprived of a basic need. Some common triggers for angry outbursts or tantrums may include: being unable to communicate needs or emotions. playing with a toy or doing an activity that is hard to figure out.

Detailed explanation-4: -Trauma, family dysfunction and certain parenting styles (such as harsh and inconsistent punishment) also make it more likely that a child will exhibit anger and/or aggression that interferes with his or her daily life.

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