Early Childhood -> Intellecual changes Flashcards
What major intellectual shift occurs by the end of early childhood?
Children begin to think about things rather than just experience the world through their senses.
What is egocentrism in early childhood?
Seeing the world mainly from their own viewpoint.
How does communication and language develop during early childhood?
Children can use full sentences, count, and start to sequence and order events.
What skills help children start to solve problems during early childhood?
Organizing, classifying, and observing others as role models.
Why is having a positive role model important for children in early childhood?
Because they learn by asking questions and observing behavior.
What ability allows children to start organizing and classifying objects during early childhood?
Intellectual development.
How do children typically solve problems during early childhood?
By observing others, asking questions, and experimenting.
What language milestone is often achieved by the end of early childhood?
Using full sentences.
What is the term for a child’s focus on their own perspective during early childhood?
Egocentrism.
How does reading and writing ability develop during early childhood?
Children learn to read simple words and write basic sentences.
Name three emotions children experience and learn to handle during early childhood.
Love, hate, fear, jealousy.
What social skill involves working with others and learning to share?
Cooperation.
How does empathy begin to develop in early childhood?
By learning to listen to others and understanding their feelings.
What personality trait is still common in children during early childhood, leading to temper tantrums?
Self-centeredness.
What role do close relationships play in emotional development?
They help children learn to express emotions and develop a sense of independence.
