Temperament

Camryn Good
Cassandra Esquivel
Amparo Delgado martinez
Saray Hernandez

Temperament
-Is an individual's behavioral
style and characteristic way
of responding. It can also be
seen as the personality of
the person
Thomas and Chess
(psychiatrists) believed that
there are three basic types of
temperament:
The Easy Child
The Difficult Child
The Slow to Warm Up Child

List of emotions and the

approximate time the infant shows
these emotions

Emotional Expressions

Approximate Time of Emergence

Interest smile, startled response, distress, disgust

All present at birth

Social smile

Between 4-6 weeks

Anger, surprise, sadness

Between 3-4 months

Fear

Between 5-7 months

Shame/shyness

Between 6-8 months

Contempt, guilt

About 2 years of age

The Easy or Flexible Child

These children tend to be happy, regular in sleeping and
eating habits, adaptable, calm, and not easily upset.
They can also be seen as generally in a positive mood,
quickly establishing regular routines in infancy and
adapts easily to new experiences.
For the easy or flexible child, ensure that you often check
in with them, and initiate communication about their
emotions. they might be less likely to demand attention
and make their needs or distress known.

The Difficult or Active Child

Child may be fussy, irregular in feeding and sleeping
habits, fearful of new people and situations, easily upset
by noise and stimulation , and intense in their reactions.
They also tend to react negatively, is slow on accepting
new things, cry frequently and engage in their daily
routines. Be prepared to be flexible and patient in your
interactions. A child who is difficult can experience
intense emotions and reactions.

The Slow to Warm Up Child

Child may be less active or tend to be fussy, and may
withdraw or react negatively to new situations; but over
time they may become more positive with repeated
exposure to a new person, object, or situation.
They also have a low activity level, is somewhat
negative, shows low adaptability and displays a low
intensity of mood. Provide additional preparation and
support for new situations or people who become part of
his environment.

How Parents and Caregivers Can

Foster
Each childs response to the environment will vary in
intensity. Over time, temperamental traits might increase
or decrease in intensity. As children grow, develop, and
learn to interact with others, the environment, and their
families, their temperament might shift. This means that
caregivers must continue to observe children many times
and in different contexts to ensure that their needs are
being met.

Could we have inherited them from

our parents?

Sources
http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/wwb/wwb23.html
http://
www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view
.aspx?ArticleID=303

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