Modulation

Question 1

Neurophysiological modulation

Answer 1

Birth - 2-3M
Modulation of arousal activation of organized patterns of behavior

Ex. Infant can self soothe; different sleep/wake cycles

Question 2

Control

Answer 2

12-18M
Behavior demonstrates awareness of social demands; toddler demonstrates compliance & self-initiated monitoring

Ex. Goal directed behavior; may demo inhibition and compliance according to understanding consequences

Question 3

Self-control

Answer 3

24-48M
Behaviors in accordance w/ social expectations; develop sense of identity; behavior more internally monitored

Ex. Demos knowledge of social rules & conventions; limited flexibility w/ new demands; visually check w/ parents before acting

Question 4

Self-regulation

Answer 4

36M+
Behavioral flexibility according to social demands; strategies for managing different situations in place; self-aware, can self-evaluate

Ex. Self-initiate clean up; increased adaptability

Question 5

Agency

Answer 5

Discovery in early childhood of the ability to control aspects of an event through one’s own actions