Childhood

Question 0

Preschool Developmental Era (Ages 3-5)

Answer 0

Developmental: Make-believe play, interest in peers

Language- Better, may make up words

Cognitive- Sorting of familiar objects, may get confused by some concepts, aware make-believe play is not real

Motor- Can ride tricycle, throw balls w/ body, skipping

Emotional- Understands fake emotions, cause & effect

Question 1

Toddlerhood Changes (Age 1-3): Five Categories

Answer 1

Developmental: Language, toilet training, can’t understand negative consequences

Language- Understand pragmatics, turn taking
(Language explosion= 18-24 months)

Cognitive- Early problem solving, search for hidden objects, make-believe play

Motor- Walk up stairs, Jumps

Emotional- Empathy appears,

Question 2

School Age (Age 5-11)

Answer 2

Developmental: Ability to concentrate, logical thought

Language: Understand definitions, master syllable stress, sarcasm

Cognitive: Spatial reasoning, increased attention

Motor: Fluid motion, handwriting

Emotional: Self-concept appears, conform to gender roles

Question 3

Influences on Childhood

Answer 3

Stereotyped expectations for attractiveness/achievement
*Especially hard for girls

Warm, supportive parents= good

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