Child Development Vocab Review

2. Distress when a caregiver leaves, typically around 8–12 months.
5. A time when certain skills must be developed, or it becomes difficult later.
7. A caregiver who provides a sense of safety, allowing a child to explore confidently.
12. When children use objects or actions to represent something else (e.g., pretending a box is a car).
13. Growth in understanding right and wrong.
14. Growth in thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
16. Different ways children bond with caregivers (secure, avoidant, anxious, disorganized).
17. Emotional bond between a child and caregiver.
18. The ability to recover from stress or adversity.
19. Inability to see a situation from another’s perspective (common in toddlers).
20. Process of learning social norms and behaviors.

1. A child's ability to control emotions and behavior.
3. The process of learning language.
4. Small, precise movements (e.g., writing, buttoning).
6. Piaget’s first stage (0–2 years), where infants learn through senses and movement.
8. A child’s natural mood or personality traits.
9. Key developmental achievements (e.g., first steps, first words).
10. Temporary support given to help a child learn a new skill.
11. Understanding that objects exist even when out of sight.
15. Large movements using big muscles (e.g., walking, jumping).