Attachment and emo development
What type of attachment style is characterized by a baby being upset when the mother leaves but easily comforted upon her return?
what is secure
A child kicking a ball or running across a playground is using what type of motor skill?
what is gross
What is the main psychosocial challenge in Erikson’s first stage of development?
what is learning to trust caregivers
During which prenatal stage is the baby most vulnerable to teratogens?
what is the embryonic period
What is the primary function of newborn reflexes?
what are mechanisms for feeding, protection, and interaction
In the Strange Situation study, what type of maternal behavior was associated with a disorganized-disoriented attachment style?
what is abuse and neglect
What type of motor skill involves precise movements of small muscles, like using fingers to pick up objects?
what is fine
If a child in the autonomy vs. shame and doubt stage is constantly criticized, what might they develop?
what is shame and doubt?
What is the primary function of newborn reflexes?
What happens to most newborn reflexes over time?
what is they disappear as the brain matures and become voluntary
A 2-year-old throws tantrums but learns to calm down when his parents teach him deep breathing. What skill is he developing?
In children, this has been linked to improved executive function and communication skills
what is bilingualism
A 2-year-old insists on dressing herself but sometimes gets frustrated. What Eriksonian stage is she in?
what is autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Avoiding alcohol and nicotine during pregnancy avoids exposure to this, any substance that is harmful to a developing baby
what is a teratogen
Co-sleeping in the same bed with a parent is a risk factor for what?
what is sudden infant death syndrome
Babies who were uninterested in the comings and goings of their mother in the strange situation had this attachment style
what is avoidant
the lack of this cognitive milestone is demonstrated while playing peek a boo with a young baby
what is object permanence
What happens if a child successfully resolves the trust vs. mistrust stage?
what is a sense of security in relationships
Growth is the most rapid it will be across the lifespan in this stage
what is infancy to toddlerhood
This is a major suggestion for sleep safety among infants
what is Keeping the crib free of stuffed animals and pillows, firm sleeping surface with tight sheets, no co-sleeping
This attachment style is associated with a caregiver who is consistently warm, sensitive, and responsive
what is secure
In this Piagetian stage, infants rely on sensory experiences and motor skills to explore the world.
what is sensorimotor
These two things are the focus of Erikson's first two stages
what are trust/security, and autonomy/independence
What emotion is among the first to appear in newborns? Hint: it usually combines three different emotions at first!
what is distress
What do reflexes tell us about a babies neurological system?
what is that it is functioning correctly