The Secret World of Temper Tantrums

The video explores the complexity of toddler temper tantrums, highlighting the brain's role and the dual emotions of anger and sadness. It discusses historical misconceptions and recent research using vocalizations to understand tantrums better. Effective strategies for managing tantrums include staying calm and observing emotional cues, which can aid in healthy child development.

What part of the brain is responsible for processing big feelings in toddlers during a tantrum?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

Historically, how were tantrums primarily viewed by researchers?

• As expressions of sadness

• As a need for attention

• As violent outbursts of rage

• As signs of intelligence

What two emotions did psychologists in the 1990s identify as key components of tantrums?

• Anger and sadness

• Fear and joy

• Happiness and anxiety

• Surprise and disgust

What did the 2011 study using onesies with microphones reveal about toddler vocalizations during tantrums?

• They are louder when toddlers are happy

• They are only expressions of anger

• They are random and unpredictable

• They express different emotions at different frequencies

According to recent research, how do toddlers experience emotions during a tantrum?

• One emotion at a time

• A range of emotions simultaneously

• Only anger

• Only sadness

What is a recommended strategy for caregivers to help calm a toddler during a tantrum?

• Give them a toy

• Raise your voice

• Stay as calm as possible

• Ignore the child

What might frequent, intense tantrums in toddlers indicate?

• A lack of sleep

• An underlying mood or behavior disorder

• A high level of intelligence

• A need for more toys