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- Infants show early social behaviors that include
- Interacting with synchrony by moving their bodies to the rhythm of someone who talks to them
- Imitating or copying adult social behavior such as opening their eyes wide or sticking out their tongue
- Smiling
- Erikson's stages of psychosocial development are stated in terms of issues that children must resolve at different stages. They are
- Trust versus mistrust for ages 0 to 1
- Learning to separate is an important skill that relates to developing trust.
- Autonomy versus shame and doubt for ages 1 to 3
- Initiative versus guilt for ages 3 to 6
- Guidance and discipline is a part of the socialization process.
- Limits for toddlers are important and can be thought of as fences or boundaries.
- Some behaviors, such as biting, demand that adults do something.
- Negativism is associated with a group of behaviors that many adults find difficult to work with.
- Teaching prosocial behavior is the other half of discipline and limits.
- Seven gifts explained by Ron Lally promote healthy brain growth.
- All children need adults to be aware of their feelings of self-esteem, including those with disabilities and other special needs.
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