PosttestThe questions refer to the age at which children typically perform each skill.What is social and emotional development?Development of the capacity of the child from birth through five years of age to form close and secure adult and peer relationshipsRegulation, and expression of emotions in socially and culturally appropriate waysExploration of the environment and learning—all in the context of family, community, and cultureAll of the above Few infants are born biologically ready for relationships.TrueFalse How do mental health consultants promote young children’s social and emotional development?Support social and emotional wellness for young childrenRefer parents to appropriate servicesIdentify children with social and emotional problems and provide intervention treatment to themA & B above At what age do children experience intense feelings when separating or reuniting with parents sometimes called stranger anxiety?Nine to twelve monthsTwelve to eighteen monthsEighteen to twenty-four months At approximately what age do children begin to cry to signal pain, hunger, or distress?Birth to three monthsThree to six monthsSix to nine months At what age do children participate primarily in parallel play?Eighteen to twenty-four monthsThree to five yearsTwo to three years Which scenario is a red flag for a potential social and emotional concern?Kyle (13 months) is new in the classroom and has just begun to walk. He walks around and explores the classroom. Kyle never checks to see where his caregivers are and he usually walks to the adjoining classroom.Jaymin (13 months) runs to the kitchen area to get a banana and tries to peel it.At the end of the day, David’s (eighteen months) father comes to pick him up from child care. As soon as he sees his father he squeals, “Daddy!” and runs toward him. His father picks him up and says “Hey buddy! I am so happy to see you.” There are so many influences in children’s lives that the loving messages that a primary caregiver sends to an infant or toddler cannot possibly impact that child for more than a brief time.TrueFalse Consultants do not need to be well informed of the array of community services available for young children and families because they themselves can provide most of what families will need.TrueFalse Check your answersScreen 31 of 34PreviousModule 5: Risk Factors and Community ReferralsNextTake Home Messages
