Asked by Victoria White on Apr 24, 2024

Common fears of preschoolers

A) physical punishment and denial of privileges
B) become more egalitarian over time
C) sensitivity to the feelings of others
D) animals, imaginary creatures, and the dark
E) defines herself or himself in relation to other people and groups
F) Erikson's stage in which children strive for independence and mastery of new skills
G) characteristic of disciplinary measures, such as reasoning
H) children interact and share toys
I) male sex hormone that may be involved in aggressive behavior
J) self-definitions that refer to concrete external traits
K) characterized by high restrictiveness and high warmth
L) Piaget's first type of play involving repetitive motor activity
M) warmth-coldness and restrictiveness-permissiveness
N) knowing one's genderdoesn't change when one's appearance changes
O) an increase in babyish behaviors such as clinging, crying, and toilet accidents
P) decreased sensitivity after repeated exposure
Q) behavior to benefit another with no expectation of reward
R) one's awareness of being male or female
S) associated with authoritative parenting
T) "Because I told you to, that's why."

Common Fears

Fears that are widely shared among people, such as fear of heights, spiders, or the dark, often rooted in survival instincts.

Preschoolers

Children in the age group typically between 3 to 5 years old, just before they enter formal schooling.

Imaginary Creatures

Beings conceived in the mind that do not exist in the physical world, often found in mythology, folklore, or fantasy.

  • Examine the progression of fears in children and comprehend the fundamental reasons behind them.