Infant Development
True or False
Infants by 1 year old, will typically triple their birth weight
activities and tasks that are suitable for a child at a specific age
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
skillful use of hands and fingers
fine motor development
focus so much on their own point of view that they cannot see the other person’s point of view
Egocentric Behavior
playing alongside but not with other children
parallel play
The way a baby learns that one event results in another event occurring.
cause and effect
the feeling toddlers get when exerting independence
autonomy
Ability to move hands and fingers precisely in relation to what is seen
eye hand coordination
Length of time a person can concentrate on a task
attention span
how people see themselves
self concept
Fear of unfamiliar people, usually expressed by crying
stranger anxiety
the amount of time a toddler needs to sleep each day
10-12 hours
using your large muscles
Gross motor
Key to child's learning to speak
repetition of sounds
controlling one's own behavior?
self control
Refers to increases and changes in physical, emotional, social, or intellectual skills
Development
Innate personality characteristics which explain why we react to situations in certain ways
Temperament
hard candy, nuts, mini-marshmallows, popcorn, pretzels, chips
a list of foods that pose a choking hazard
focus on one aspect of a situation to the point of neglecting another
Centration
releasing anger by screaming, crying, kicking or holding their breath
temper tantrum
follow a predictable routine, get to know the baby, bond with the baby, meet the baby's needs
How a baby develops a sense of trust
the amount of fruit juice a toddler should consume each day
6 oz
a strategy for encouraging a toddler to eat new foods
Serve new and familiar foods
2 things that are equal remain equal even if the way it looks changes
conservation
the fear of being away from parents?
separation anxiety