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Child Development Ch. 8

Terms in this set (37)

On average, at what age may a child begin to tell a smile from a frown?
2-3 months
It is essential for a baby to feel that__________are basis of a family's interactions.
Affection and Caring
What term describes things that are suitable for the age and individual needs of a child?
Age Appropriate
Know as one event making another event occur.
Cause and Effect
The process of learning self-expression and how to interact with others.
Social Development
What do children low in adaptability resist?
Change
On average, what month(s) does the baby start to use the word "dada" or "mama"?
9-10 months
What are the two most important considerations when choosing toys for a child?
Age/Safety
A condition in which a baby cries a lot, usually between the hours of 6 p.m. and midnight.
Colic
In order to avoid confusing children, parents must be_________in their responses to their baby.
Consistent
By placing a toy out of a child's reach, you encourage it to__________.
Crawl
Condition in which babies fail to grow and develop properly.
Failure to thrive
How does a baby communicate hunger, anger, pain, and discomfort?
Crying
What are common signs of social development known as?
Developmental Milestones
Children who love to move, even when they are sitting?
Energy/Activity
How children differ in how they face new situations is known as?
Approach
On average, at what age do children begin to coo and babble?
1 month
When do emotions begin?
Infancy
How strong or weak a child's emotional responses to events or other people is?
Intensity
The bond between a child and it's parents or primary caregivers.
Attachment
On average, what month does the baby start to turn to familiar voices?
4-6 months
What animal did Harry Harlow use in one of the first studies of attachment?
Monkey
Child who is typically cheerful or cranky has what temperament?
Mood
How determined a child is to complete an action is?
Persistence
On average, at what age may a child begin to experience stranger anxiety?
Around 8 months
The process of learning to recognize and express feelings and establish a unique personal identity.
Emotional Development
A space for babies with no dangers and with safe, interesting toys.
Play Environment
On average, at what age do children begin to enjoy other children?
7-8 months
A problem where a baby cries a lot and partially digested food rises in the throat.
Reflux
Children who's behavior follows the same pattern on a consistent basis are known as?
Regularity
On average, at what age may a child begin to tell the difference between family members?
4-6 months
How strongly a child reacts to his or her feelings is considered?
Sensitivity
The fear of unfamiliar people?
Stranger Anxiety
A basic feeding reflex or urge in infants.
Sucking
What is a person's unique nature or emotional makeup?
Temperament
One symptom that is similar between colic and reflux is?
Intense crying
A feeling response to the world around us
Emotion
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