Child Development Flashcards
Age groups
What is the timeframe for Prenatal Development?
Conception to Birth
What occurs during prenatal development
rapid cell division, organ formation
what is the age range of infant development?
0-1 year
what milestones occur during infant development?
Motor skill development, sensory exploration and attachment to caregivers. Rapid physical growth and dependence on caregivers for basic needs.
What Milestones occur during toddler development.
Early language development, motor coordination improvement And Emerging independence
What is the age range for toddler development?
One to three years.
What is the age range for early childhood development?
Three to six years.
What are the milestones that occur during early childhood development?
Language development, imaginative play, basic cognitive skills.
What is the age group for middle childhood development?
What is the age group for middle childhood development?
What are the milestones that occur during middle childhood development?
Advanced cognitive abilities, social relationships beyond the family, and development of self concept.
What is the age range for adolescent development?
12 to 18 years.
What are the milestones that occur during adolescent development?
Puberty, Identity formation and Increased Independence.
What is the definition of Language Development
Involves the acquisition and mastery of language skills, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
What are examples of language development
Babbling, vocabulary growth, grammar acquisition, literacy development.
Describe rooting reflex
When a baby’s cheek is touched, they turn their head and open their mouth, seeking to suck. -
What is the p0urpose of rooting reflex?
Facilitates breastfeeding by helping the baby find the nipple.
Describe the Moro Reflex
In response to a sudden loss of support or a loud noise, the baby spreads their arms, arches their back, and then brings their arms together. -
What is the purpose of the moro relex?
May have evolved as a response to a perceived threat, helping the infant cling to the caregiver.
Describe Grasp Reflex
When an object is placed in a baby’s palm or sole of the foot, they automatically grasp it.
-What is the Purpose of A survival mechanism,
possibly preparing the baby to hold onto their caregiver.
Describe the Babinski Reflex
When the sole of the foot is stroked, the baby’s toes fan out and then curl.
What is the Purpose of the Babinski reflex?
The reflex is thought to be part of the primitive walking reflex and may disappear as the baby begins to walk.
