Individual Differences in Emotional, Motor, and Attentional Reactivity and Self-Regulation

question 15

Multiple Choice

Individual differences in emotional, motor, and attentional reactivity and self-regulation that occur early in life are referred to as

• A) personality.
• B) socialization.
• C) temperament.
• D) emotional regulation.

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Definitions:

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage in children ranging from about 6 to 12 years old, marked by increased cognitive and social skills.

Concrete Operational

A stage in cognitive development, according to Piaget, where children (around 7-11 years old) start thinking logically about concrete events but struggle with abstract concepts.

Transform Objects

The ability to change or manipulate objects in one's environment, often reflecting cognitive development and creative problem-solving skills.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in the study of child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development.