Understanding Child Emotions & Behavior

According to Dr. Holland, an emotion is a state of mind which is triggered by underlying _______.

• Behaviors

• Moods

• Personality

• Development

A toddler's emotions are typically portrayed through which of the following two?

• Physical reactions and impulsive behaviors

• Cognitive development and interpersonal relations

• Feeling awareness and emotional outbursts

• Cognitive skills and personal competence

Use the word bank to complete the paragraph. A teenager's emotions are often characterized by rapidly ​ (a)   . Emotional development during the teenage years involves establishing a sense of ​ (b)   . Teens are more aware of their emotions and have learned to ​ (c)   them in their own way. It is important for teenagers to learn to cope with ​ (d)   and manage their emotions in a more mature manner.

• fluctuating
• identity
• manage
• stress

Research shows a strong emotional _______ in early childhood strongly impacts children’s future positive attitudes and behaviors.

• Balance

• Reaction

• Foundation

• Skills

Elementary school aged children are prone to more emotional outbursts when compared to toddlers.

• True

• False

The way an individual acts or behaves is directly affected by the emotions they feel.

• True

• False

Parents must help teens understand the implications of impulsive behaviors.

• True

• False