Types of Play
When two year old children play next to each other doing similar activities but they do not interact with each other
paralell play
When placing an object in an infants mouth, such as a finger or a nipple, it triggers this reflex
sucking reflex
Children understand that objects continue to exist even if they cannot see them
object permanance
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron
Receive signals from other neurons
Cognitive development: like preoperational
Piaget
When babies and toddlers play alone even when others are around them
solitary play
When you touch an infants palm, the hand grips tightly
palmer grasp reflex
Child Development: the ___________ by which a child changes or remains stable over time
Process
What is the function of the hippocampus in the brain
Stores declarative memories
Psychosocial development: like trust vs mistrust
Erikson
Mary plays with a stuffed bear, making it dance and talk
imaginative paly
When an infant turns their head toward anything that brushes against their face
rooting reflex
_____ Development: the process of learning the base one's behavior on beliefs about what is right and wrong
Moral
Which part of the brain is essential for regulating balance, posture, and coordination
Cerebellum
Sociocultural theory of cognitive development
Vygotsky
When children interact together for the purpose of play. Children share ideas and tell each other what to do.
cooperative play
The infant flings the arms and legs outward and extends the head when startled by a noise or sudden movement
moro reflex
______ attachment: relationship where infant obtains comfort from presence of his/her caregiver
Secare
The primary function of the pituitary gland is to
Control hormonal functions
a child in Erikson's fourth stage starts to show _______ or exhibiting confidence and mastering new skills
industry
Pretend play where children act out various roles
Sociodramatic
The toes fan out and curl and the foot turns in when the sole of the foot is stroked
babinski reflex
________ Development: development of knowledge, skills, & problem solving
Cognitive
What is the myelin sheath?
Fatty protective coating surrounding an axon
Birth