Physical Development
Define “growth”
Changes in size.
Define emotional development
Learning to recognize and express feelings and establish a personal identity.
Define “intensity”
Strength of emotional responses.
Explain Myelin
Protects neural pathways and speeds signals.
Best way to help infants learn.
PLAY with them
Gross vs. fine motor skills
Gross = large muscles (arms, legs, back); Fine = small muscles (fingers, toes).
Define social development
Learning self‑expression and how to interact with others
Determination to complete an action.
“persistence.”
Ability to learn from sensory information.
General categories of objects and information.
concepts.
When do babies start hearing?
In the womb.
Main form of infant communication
Crying.
Define “sensitivity.”
Strength of reactions to surroundings
What is object permanence?
Understanding that objects exist even when out of sight.
A condition causing extended periods of crying.
Colic
3 ways development happens
Near to Far, Head to Toe, Simple to Complex.
Explain
Erikson’s Trust vs. Mistrust
If needs are met, infant trusts caregiver; if not, mistrust develops.
Following consistent behavior patterns.
“regularity.
What is one thing that
Supports emotional, social, and intellectual development.
PLAY
These Protect against diseases; follow pediatrician’s schedule.
childhood vaccines
Tips to reduce SIDS risk
Put baby on back to sleep, no extra blankets/pillows, breastfeeding, immunizations, no smoking near baby.
Weakened cry, fading smile, withdrawal.
Failure to Thrive symptoms
Typical emotions or temperament of the child.
Name two appropriate toys for infants.
Rattles, mobiles, texture books, stacking cups, plush balls.
Compare Head to Toe vs. Near to Far development.
Head to Toe = upper body develops before lower; Near to Far = muscles near torso develop before farther ones.