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?