Final - Cognitive Development Flashcards
1
Q
What are primary circular reactions?
A
Infant engages in repeated intentional actions with it’s own body because it’s pleasurable (1-4 months
2
Q
What are secondary circular reactions?
A
Infant engages in repeated intentional actions with objects (4-8 months)
3
Q
What are some examples of symbolic thought?
A
Use objects to represent something else in pretend play
Drawings that represent stories or events
Realizing that words represent people, places and actions
4
Q
What is inhibitory control?
A
The ability to control impulses and ignore distractors