Child Development

1. Emotional Development
   1. Infancy
      1. Attachment
         1. Secure Attachment
            1. Parent-Child Bonding
            2. Trust and Security
         2. Insecure Attachment
            1. Ambivalent
            2. Avoidant
            3. Disorganized
      2. Development of Basic Emotions
         1. Joy
         2. Anger
         3. Sadness
         4. Fear
         5. Surprise
         6. Disgust
      3. Emotional Expression
         1. Crying as Communication
         2. Smiling and Other Facial Expressions
         3. Cooing and Other Vocalizations
   2. Early Childhood
      1. Understanding of Emotions
         1. Recognition of Emotions in Others
         2. Naming and Labeling Emotions
         3. Differentiation between Similar Emotions
      2. Emotion Regulation
         1. Developing Self-Control
         2. Coping Strategies for Negative Emotions
         3. Use of Comfort Objects and Transitional Experiences
      3. Development of Self-Concept
         1. Self-Recognition and Self-Description
         2. Influence of Feedback from Caregivers
         3. Development of Self-Esteem
   3. Middle Childhood
      1. Complex Emotions
         1. Guilt
         2. Shame
         3. Pride
         4. Understanding Multiple Emotions Simultaneously
      2. Self-Concept and Self-Esteem Changes
         1. Shift from External to Internal Validation
         2. Peer Comparisons and Social Awareness
         3. Influences of Academic and Extracurricular Success
      3. Peer Influence on Emotions
         1. Role of Friendships in Emotional Expression
         2. Development of Empathy
         3. Peer Pressure and Emotions
   4. Adolescence
      1. Identity Formation
         1. Exploration of Personal Values and Beliefs
         2. Influence of Cultural and Social Identity
         3. Development of Roles and Life Goals
      2. Mood Fluctuations
         1. Hormonal Influence on Mood Swings
         2. Impact of Sleep Patterns and Stress
         3. Coping Mechanisms for Emotional Variability
      3. Development of Independence
         1. Emotional Separation from Parents
         2. Establishing Personal Autonomy
         3. Decision-Making and Consequences of Actions