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Valeria Salerno
on Dec 26, 2024
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Kenzie is an infant that sucks her thumb when she is anxious. She also chews on toys when she sees other children fighting. As an older child, she goes to her room when her brothers fight with each other. Why does Kenzie do all of these behaviors?
A) Kenzie is displaying self-conscious emotions.
B) Kenzie is engaging in emotion mapping.
C) Kenzie is engaging in emotional regulation.
D) Kenzie is displaying an innate reaction to stress.
Emotional Regulation
The process by which individuals influence their emotions, when they experience them, and how they express them.
Self-conscious Emotions
Emotions that involve reflection on oneself, such as embarrassment, pride, shame, and guilt.
Stress
A physical or psychological response to internal or external pressures, challenges, or threats.
- Recognize the importance of emotional regulation in infants and how it is influenced by caregiving practices.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of emotional regulation in infants and how it is influenced by caregiving practices.
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