Chapter 3: Infancy Module 3.1: Physical Development in Infancy Looking Ahead Growth and Stability An Interesting Head Count Are there gender and ethnic differences in infant weight and length? Principles of Growth Cephalocaudal principle Proximodistal principle Principle of hierarchical integration Principle of independence of systems Nervous System and Brain Nervous system comprises the brain and the nerves that extend throughout the body Neurons are the basic
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close to an attachment figure | | | What is the preattachment phase? | | | When does a baby’s first social smile generally occur? in preattachment phase (2mos) | | | What does Bowlby mean by attachment in the making? when infants show a slight preference for their primary caregiver | | | What is clear-cut (or focused) attachment? 7/8 mos. through toddlerhood: baby the need to have a caregiver physically close | | | What does separation anxiety signal? clear-cut
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information processing theories. Note that 8 months is included‚ so you’ll need to use the time-line to look back at 8 months for examples.(3 marks) | | | No substance0 | Weak1.5 | Adequate2.25 | Well done3 | | 2. Analyze your baby’s temperament in more detail at 18 months than you did at 8 months. How would you describe your baby in terms of the five aspects of
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Socioemotional Development During infancy‚ a baby acquires a sense of self as begin “other than” the people with whom he she can elicit responses. As toddler becomes a preschooler that self-recognition clarifies into cognitive representational self-understanding which becomes the basis of self-conception. For example‚ the preschool girl will‚ at some point‚ realize that she is different from other children in various ways. Some are boys‚ some are taller or shorter with different hair and eyes‚
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Time spent during prenatal development creates a special bond between the mother and child. During this time‚ biological factors such as hormones pass through the placental barrier from the mother and into the fetus’ bloodstream. Additionally‚ umbilical cord transports materials such as nutrients to the fetus. Due to the direct connection‚ mothers are strongly advised not to consume teratogens such as alcohol‚ drugs‚ or other substance that may be detrimental to a fetus during pregnancy. Intangible
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of child-care settings in the United States provide a level of care sufficient to promote healthy psychological development. Question 7 0.5 out of 0.5 points Correct In interviews with more than 3‚000 U.S. parents of infants and toddlers‚ results indicated that _____ ate no fruits or vegetables. Answer Selected Answer: one-third Correct Answer: one-third Question 8 0.5 out of 0.5 points Correct Professor
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like no other individuals (you are you) ** Jim twins were reunited at 39 years old** - Both environment and biology play strong roles in development. Nature – The influence of heredity on development or biologically based predispositions. (infants cry‚ and we grow taller etc.) Nurture – forces in the environment that influence development (social environment siblings etc.) Learning requires human interaction especially with language by the time babies hit 6 months‚ they ignore sounds not
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new information acquired. Analyze your baby’s temperament in more detail at 18 months than you did at 8 months. How would you describe your baby in terms of the five aspects of temperament utilized by the Virtual Child program (activity‚ sociability‚ emotionality‚ aggressiveness vs. cooperativeness‚ and self control)? Has @NAME’s temperament been stable over the first 18 months? A blurb defining and providing examples of the five aspects of temperament is provided at 12 months‚ but you should seek
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Oliver who is not related to me. The Care center has caregivers watching and feeding infants. Infants are playing and some are in tune with what’s going on around them while others are not. 1. Using the information discussed in the text as well as the provided supplemental information posted to blackboard answer the questions below for two observed reflexes or voluntary movements. You can work with the infant to produce the reflex if needed. 1. Walking/ Stepping- makes step like
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right from the birth between the infant and primary care providers. Attachment forms the basis of human nature‚ temperament and behavior. Children who get appropriate attention right from the infancy and formative years engage and accomplish success in their endeavors. Attachment provided to the individual is depicted in their behavior‚ self-esteem and confidence which they display during adulthood. Childhood attention develops attachment or bonding between the infant and care providers which pave the
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