Ch. 7 Quiz

Pgs. 168-180


- Read!

- Study all aspects, terms, and studies of the behaviorist, psychometric and Piagetian approaches

- Topics you may skip: elicited imitation, duel representation hypothesis (all of pg. 179).  For Piaget's 6 substages, know the basis of what happens in each stage. (Understand what the name of each substage means)

Monday Assignments...

1. Finish your infant safety powerpoints.  Due in class Wednesday.

2. Complete the Dear Parenting assignment posted below. Also due in class on Wednesday.

3. Ch. 6 Test TOMORROW. Refer to test guidelines posted below.

Ch. 6- Dear Parenting...

646- Child Psychology

In class writing assignment

Parenting magazine responses

Pretend you are a journalist for Parenting magazine.  Readers of the magazine write in questions to you regarding any parenting issues.  Below are several letters to Parenting that you need to review.  Respond to TWO letters of your choice.  Be informative and specific in your response. Refer to class notes, textbook information and other sources from class (videos, articles, etc). Your response should be a well-developed paragraph. Begin your paragraph with Dear (name). You may work with one other classmate. Type your responses in a word document.

Value: 5 points each

Length: 10-12 sentences

Dear Parenting,

            I often wonder when my newborn baby, Owen, can see.  Can he see me at all? Does he notice moving objects?  Do you think he can recognize my face?  A baby’s vision, or lack there of, is a topic that intrigues me as a parent.  Also, can you please explain the progression of Owen’s visual abilities? 

Sincerely,

An eye opening experience

Dear Parenting,

            What should I expect over the course of my baby’s first year in her locomotive development? What will Mason's significant milestones be, and when will they occur?  In your opinion, which milestone has the most impact on changing my baby’s role with her environment?

Sincerely,

Come on baby, do the locomotion

Dear Parenting,

           

            Several times, I have heard the expression, “Your baby’s brain is plastic.”  What exactly does that mean?  I think it has something to do with the development of the brain.  Which parts of the brain are related to infant motor skills and development? Also, what do you think about videos like Baby Einstein, Baby Bach, and Baby Mozart?  Do you think they help stimulate an infant’s brain development?  Can they make my baby smarter?

Sincerely,

Paper or Plastic?

Ch. 6 Test Guidelines

646- Child Psychology

Ch. 6  Test Guidelines

RE-READ Ch. 6!

Additional Sources:

-        Holly’s cataract story

-        Ch. 6 notes handout p. 156-164

Pgs 135-150

Growth and Nutrition

1.      How does the cephalocaudal principle relate to brain growth in early childhood?

2.      Describe typical growth patterns during the first three years.

3.      Summarize tooth development from 3 months to 2 ½ years.

4.      Identify the advantages of breastfeeding. What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend? The text says several factors would increase the prevalence of breastfeeding. What are they?

5.      When can solid foods be introduced to children? Do parents generally follow these guidelines?

The Brain and Reflex Behavior

6.      What is the central nervous system?

7.      Brain stem, cerebellum, cerebrum, corpus callosum

8.      Explain lateralization.

9.      Define neurons. How does cell death relate to neurons.

10.   Define reflex.

11.   Identify primitive, postural, locomotor reflexes

12.   Explain plasticity and the brain.  (include the role of enriched environments)

13.   Read about the Romanian orphan study and results on pg 149

Pg. 150-160

1.      Explain the development and progression of the 5 senses. When do they develop? Reasons for development? 

2.      What are the key milestones in motor development?

3.      Define systems of action.

4.      Explain the purpose and details of the Denver Developmental Screening test.

5.      Explain the progression of an infant’s hand and head control.

6.      Explain the progression of self-locomotion.

7.      Distinguish between fine and gross motor skills.

8.      Define social referencing.

9.      Explain the set-up, results, and purpose of the visual cliff experiment.

10.   How do cultural differences affect motor development? Give an example.

11.   Explain Esther Thelan’s theory about the disappearance of the walking reflex and the role of the environment.

12.   What are the leading causes of infant mortality in the U.S?

13.   SIDS- causes and precautions/prevention

14.   What is the leading cause of unintentional injuries in the U.S during the first year? After the first year?

15.   What is the trend for childhood vaccinations in the U.S? Why do some parents opt not to have their child vaccinated?

16.   Define nonorganic failure to thrive

17.   Define shaken baby syndrome. When does it most likely take place? What percent of babies die within a few days?

Ch. 6- Infant Safety

Due: In class on Wednesday, Nov 13
Value: 20 points

Requirements:
     - 11 total slides (including a title slide)
     - all information on the slides must be bullet-pointed and in your own words
     - Utilize pictures/visuals on your slides
     - Expand on your bullet points in your class presentation (approx. 5 minutes)
     - 11th slide= newspaper/magazine article summary (bullet points)- you must find a relevant  
           newspaper or magazine story

Topics:
     - House safety (baby-proofing):  Think different rooms and products needed; general guidelines
     - Toy safety: stick to ages 0-3 yrs. What are appropriate toys for this age group? What toys should
           be avoided? What toys are the "best" for stimulation/ brain development?
     - Pet safety: Think about the responses/behaviors of certain pets to a new baby; baby proofing
           around pet materials/environment
     - Car seat: ages/weight regulations; DE state laws