Cognitive Development in Childhood
How does nature-nurture play a part in the treatment of infants and their cognitive development?
Genetics can influence the appearance of a child and in turn, the treatment they receive from others. Caregivers could give more or less attention depending on appearance and temperament which will contribute to the cognitive development of the child in the future.
When do children feel securely attached to their caregivers as opposed to insecurely attached?
Children feel securely attached when the caregivers respond appropriately according to their needs. Children feel insecurely attached when the caregivers seem neglectful or outright ignore the child altogether.
Quantitative vs Qualitative Changes
Quantitative changes (continuous) are gradual changes that take a long time to be noticed whereas qualitative changes (discontinuous) are seemingly sudden.
Which of Jean Piaget's stages is a major turning point for children to think logically?
The concrete operational reasoning stage (ages 6/7-11/12) allow children to think logically in a situation and understand conservation (something stays the same even if its appearance changes)
What is the importance of good peer relationships?
Interactions with children that are around the same age help build social skills such as conversing and being able to manage conflict through compromising or bargaining for example.
What is a theory of mind?
The understanding of mental states that affect the behaviour of others (e.g. intentions, emotions, beliefs, etc.)
Why is phonemic awareness an important skill for young children to have?
The ability to distinguish components of a word is important to have early on as it allows the children to be able to read better in the future.
What is the most successful parenting style and why?
The authoritative parenting style is the most successful of the four (uninvolved, permissive, authoritarian). Parents have high but reasonable expectations for their children, demonstrate support for their interests, show kindness and use reason to help children understand their mistakes and misbehaviour as opposed to using force.
What is the purpose of a conscience?
Having a conscience is synonomous with a moral compass, in the way that it is an internal "guide" that deems choices or behaviours as "right" or "wrong".