Cognitive Flashcards
Stares momentarily at spot where object disappeared
2 months
Lack of object permanence (out of sight, out of mind
Stares at own hand
4 months
self discovery, cause and effect
Bangs 2 cubes
8 months
Active comparison of objects
Uncovers toy (after seeing it hidden)
8 months
Object permanence
Egocentric symbolic play (e.g. pretends to drink from cup)
12 months
Beginning symbolic thought
Uses stick to reach toy
17 months
Able to link actions to solve problems
Pretend play with doll (e.g. gives doll bottle)
17 months
Symbolic thought
May fixate face on light in line of vision; doll’s eye movement (oculocephalic reflex) of eyes on turning of the body
Neonatal Period (1st 4 wks)
Watches person, follows moving object
1 month
Follows moving object 180 degrees
2 months