Overview
Stranger anxiety is a common phase in early childhood development, typically occurring between 6 months and 2 years. During this time, children may exhibit fear or distress when encountering unfamiliar individuals, which is a natural response as they begin to understand social relationships and deve...
Key Terms
Example: A baby may cry when held by a stranger.
Example: Secure attachment leads to better social skills.
Example: Developmental psychology examines stages like infancy and childhood.
Example: Children develop cognitive skills as they grow.
Example: Children learn to interact by watching their parents.
Example: A child learns to calm down after feeling scared.
Related Topics
Attachment Styles
Different patterns of attachment that affect relationships throughout life.
intermediateChild Development Stages
The various phases children go through as they grow and develop.
intermediateSocialization in Early Childhood
How children learn to interact and communicate with others.
intermediateKey Concepts
developmental psychologyattachment theorysocial developmentemotional regulation