Learning Objectives

By the time you have completed this chapter, you should be able to reach the following goals:

Define emotion, explore the role of parent-infant relationships, and discuss developmental timetables.

Describe crying, smiling, fear, social referencing, and emotional regulation.

Know about the role of temperament in development.

Explain the nature of personality development in infancy.

Understand what attachment is and individual differences in attachment.

Evaluate links between attachment and caregiving styles, temperament, and the wider social world.

Discuss the family's role in infant development.

Describe the effects of day care on development.

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