Ch. 6 Vocab
Substances that when given in shot form, produce or boost immunity.
Inoculations/Vaccines
_______ and reading are an excellent way to build bonds between the caregiver and toddler, while encouraging language use.
Books
small
T or F. Toddlers learn to feed themselves.
True
Toddlers need ______ hours of sleep per day.
10-15
Toddlers use one word to describe a whole group of items.
Holophrase
One of the most easily recognized signs of cognitive growth is the swift increase in ___________.
Language
What does Erickson call his theory about toddlers?
autonomy vs shame/doubt
T or F. Toddlers continue to grow, but at a slower pace than infants.
True
Name two evening rituals that might help a toddler transition into sleep.
bath time, story time
Toddlers learn to combine two words into two-word combinations.
Telegraphic Speech
T or F. During toddlerhood neuron pathways develop. Some are reinforced, but none are trimmed away.
False
What is a toddler's favorite word?
NO
By age 2 most toddlers weigh 27 lbs and they ____ feet tall.
3
Toddlers will have nightmares. What two items may help toddlers feel safe so that they can return to sleep.
Night-light
Stuffed animal
Caregivers and older peers or siblings help children at their level, they learn more.
Scaffolding
___________, theorized that caregivers are very instrumental in a toddler's learning. His theory included the concept of "scaffolding".
Vygotsky
Explain the word "autonomy" as it relates to toddlers.
A desire for independence and freedom from caregiver direction/order.
By age 2 toddlers will have all their _______ teeth.
Primary
When can a toddler begin to toilet train?
18 months
Involves playing alongside another, with little interaction.
Parallel Play
Toddlers are still in their sensorimotor stage. They put objects in their mouth and discover through their senses. Name the corresponding theorist.
Piaget
Toddlers are emotionally sensitive and may react to people, objects, and ___________.
environments
Explain the term "toddler shins".
Toddlers play hard and fall a lot. They will develop multiple bruises on their shins.
How does a caregiver know when it's time to start toilet learning? Give one of the three examples provided in class.
How do you know when it’s time?