Early Childhood Chapter 8 Summary

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Chapter Eight is all about emotional and social development in early childhood. This stage in life usually occurs between the ages two and six. It is during this time that the child gains self- concept, emotional development, and social skills. A child’s self-concept is characteristics, physical appearance, and everyday behaviors that helps define them as a person. This contributes to the child gaining emotional competence. Emotional competence is when a child can tell how they feel and why they feel that way. As stated by Berk, “He’s happy because he’s swinging very high; He’s sad because he misses his mother” (Berk, p. 260, 2017). It is easier for a child to understand the emotions they are experiencing if they are given a reason why they