Behavior- Summary Of Toddler Development

Front 1

overall

Back 1

balance attachment and exploration

increasing autonomy/individualism

Front 2

Attachment

Back 2

uses transition(comfort) objects for self-soothing and coping with separation

attach relationship supports progressive social development

Front 3

Social development

Back 3

toddler is egocentric and wants autonomy

begins to understand reciprocity

beings to understand expectations

Front 4

Language dvlpt

Back 4

burst of language after 18months

limitations in language are a common source of frustration

2-3 word sentences used

Front 5

Play

Back 5

symbolic commentary on child's experiences

represent and emotionally discharge rxns to stressful situations

Front 6

Self-Regulation

Back 6

in toddlers
1. dydadic reg thru attachment
2. self-stimulation
3. play to master stress
4. imitating parents ways of managing stress

Front 7

Moral Dvlpt

Back 7

1. discrepancy b/w child's wishes and parents limits
2. control behavior to avoid punishment and gain praise
3. internalization of standards

Front 8

Empathy

Back 8

begins with moral development around 18months-3 years

Front 9

Sense of Self

Back 9

self assertion
recognize self in mirror (18 months to 2 years)

autonomous language use (I, me, my, mine) at 2-3 years

gender identity with phallic stage at 2-3years