Assignment 1: Child Development And Moral Development Task
Child Development Task
(From Birth – 19 Years) center850009088120September 21, 2014
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New-born Reflexes
Root Reflex – This reflex is normally present from birth and begins when the baby’s mouth is touched. The baby with turn their head and open their mouth and “root” in the direction of the touching. This helps the baby find the bottle or breast to begin feeding.
Suck Reflex – When the roof of a baby’s mouth is touched they will begin to suck. Premature babies often have a weak or immature sucking ability as this particular reflex does not begin until the 32nd week of pregnancy and is not fully developed until around 36 weeks.
Moro Reflex – Also known as the startle reflex, occurs when a baby is startled by a sudden movement or loud …show more content…
Girls will begin to menstruate. Boys may begin to notice a break in voice.
16-19 years Has essentially completed physical maturation, 95% adult height reached.
Moral Development
The development of morality is essentially a child learning the difference between right and wrong, empathy for others and learning that their actions may affect others.
18-24 months First signs of empathy, inwardly sensitive to adult approval or disapproval despite tantrums.
2-3 years Child becomes more thoughtful towards others, wants to be good but can’t always carry out promises
3-5 years
Begins to know right from wrong, more interested in others opinions, more self-controlled and less aggressive.
Wants to do the right things, may blame others for wrongdoing.
5-7 years May tell untruths and blame others for wrong doing as they have such an intense feeling to do right.
7-11 years May start to feel guilt or shame, argues over fairness, can become very competitive, finds hard to admit
(From Birth – 19 Years) center850009088120September 21, 2014
Megan smith1000000September 21, 2014
Megan smith
New-born Reflexes
Root Reflex – This reflex is normally present from birth and begins when the baby’s mouth is touched. The baby with turn their head and open their mouth and “root” in the direction of the touching. This helps the baby find the bottle or breast to begin feeding.
Suck Reflex – When the roof of a baby’s mouth is touched they will begin to suck. Premature babies often have a weak or immature sucking ability as this particular reflex does not begin until the 32nd week of pregnancy and is not fully developed until around 36 weeks.
Moro Reflex – Also known as the startle reflex, occurs when a baby is startled by a sudden movement or loud …show more content…
Girls will begin to menstruate. Boys may begin to notice a break in voice.
16-19 years Has essentially completed physical maturation, 95% adult height reached.
Moral Development
The development of morality is essentially a child learning the difference between right and wrong, empathy for others and learning that their actions may affect others.
18-24 months First signs of empathy, inwardly sensitive to adult approval or disapproval despite tantrums.
2-3 years Child becomes more thoughtful towards others, wants to be good but can’t always carry out promises
3-5 years
Begins to know right from wrong, more interested in others opinions, more self-controlled and less aggressive.
Wants to do the right things, may blame others for wrongdoing.
5-7 years May tell untruths and blame others for wrong doing as they have such an intense feeling to do right.
7-11 years May start to feel guilt or shame, argues over fairness, can become very competitive, finds hard to admit