Defining Child Development
Developmental Theories
Infancy Development (Ages 0–2)
Toddler Development (Ages 2–3)
Child Development in Context
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This is the process by which a child changes over time, covering the period from conception to becoming a fully functioning adult.

What is child development?

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 the psychologist who proposed that children progress through stages of cognitive development during operational stages when they are ready.

Who is Jean Piaget?

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The three types of development that occur most significantly during infancy are cognitive, social-emotional, and this type ______.

What is  physical development?

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Like when a toddler holding a container in one hand while using the other hand to remove the lid demonstrates this type of development.

What is cognitive development?

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This institution plays a major role in shaping an individual's development alongside family and community.

What is school?

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These are specific skills or tasks that most children demonstrate by a certain age, such as smiling, crawling, or taking first steps.

What are developmental milestones?

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This psychologist emphasized the importance of social interaction and the "zone of proximal development" in learning.

Who is Lev Vygotsky?

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During infancy, a baby's external senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—help the brain do this.

What is organize and make sense of the world?

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These are the age ranges for toddlers in the preschool stage

What are ages 2–3?

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This professional works with children who show signs of developmental delays to help them reach their full potential.

What is an early intervention teacher?

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Physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social development, language development, and sensory and motor development are known as the

What are the five major areas of child development?

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This psychologist developed a stage theory of psychosocial development that includes eight stages from infancy to old age, with each stage presenting a huge crisis that people need to  resolve.

Who is Erik Erikson?

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Experiences in the first years of life are described have this type of power in shaping how a baby's brain organizes.

What is disproportionate power?

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Toddler milestones in physical development help prepare children for this educational setting.

What is pre-K or preschool?

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According to the essential questions, childhood events have lasting effects on this period of life.

What is adolescence?

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 Parents, pediatricians, and care providers use these to ensure a child is developing as expected and to identify delayed development.

What are developmental milestones?

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This psychologist focused on learning through observation and imitation, introducing the concept of modeling.

Who is Albert Bandura?

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 In Erikson's theory, the psychosocial crisis of infancy (0–18 months) involves developing trust versus this.

What is mistrust?

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If a toddler does not meet expected milestones by age 2 or 3, early intervention teachers might provide this type of support.

What is specialized services or intervention?

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These two factors, along with school, shape how an individual develops according to the essential questions.

What are community and personal/family experiences?

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This is a services and support provided early to help children who show signs of developmental delays reach their full potential.

What is early intervention?

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This psychologist created a child-centered educational approach emphasizing self-directed learning and hands-on materials.

Who is Maria Montessori?

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 When development in one area—such as physical strength—helps progress in another area like cognitive skills, this is called this type of connection.

What is interconnected development?

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 Understanding toddler milestones helps parents and educators identify this, which can lead to early support services.

What is delayed development?

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Understanding different aspects of child development can help a person do this about themselves.

What is understand themselves better?