Parenting Styles
Physical Development in Infancy
Cognitive Development in Infancy
Social Development in Infancy
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In which parenting style does the parent nurture very little, give little guidance, and give very little attention?

Uninvolved

100

How are reflexes defined?

An unlearned, organized, involuntary response that occurs automatically in the presence of stimuli.

100

How many substages does the Sensorimotor Stage have?

6

100

What is attachment?

A positive emotional bond between a child and another individual(generally a caregiver).

200

What are the types of parenting styles?

Authoritarian, Permissive, Democratic, Uninvolved

200

What is the rooting reflex?

Stroking of the infants cheek causes the infant to turn its head in the direction of the touch, and the infant opens his or hers mouth for feeding.

200

What are the two principles of schemes?

Assimilation & Accommodation

200

What is a social smile?

An infant smiling in response to a stimuli from another person.

300

What are 2 of the factors that contribute to parenting?

Cultural background, Socioeconomic status

300

What is the gripping reflex?

Placing something in the infant's hand causes the infant to grasp the item and can hold on very well, almost enough to support it with his or her own weight.

300

What is a holophrase?

One word utterances that stand for a phrase

300

What 2 types of anxiety do infants develop in the first year of life?

Separation anxiety, Stranger anxiety.

400

What are the general behavioral expectations with authoritarian parenting?

Expectations are set high. Parents expect them to follow their instructions with little to no question. There is usually little room for the child to make independent decisions.

400

What is the toe-curling reflex?

Stroking the inner or outer sole of the infant's foot can cause the response of the infant curling their toe in if the inner sole is stroked and if the outer sole is stroked the infant spreads their toes out.

400

What are the 3 characteristics of language? 

Phonology, Morphemes, Semantics

400

What happens during the Trust vs. Mistrust stage of psychosocial development?

Children develop trust or mistrust for their caregivers based on how their needs are met.

500

What are the general levels of communication in democratic parenting?

Communication is at a high level with democratic parents. When these parents see their children make mistakes, communication is emphasized to learn from it.

500

What is the moro or startle reflex?

A sudden noise or movement can cause it and in reaction the infant throws their head back and their arms and legs out (and then cries)

500

What are the names of two of the substages in the Sensorimotor Stage?

First Habits and Primary Circular Reactions, Coordination of Secondary Circular Reactions

500

What is the theory of mind?

A person’s understanding of other people’s minds and how they work/affect their behavior.