Infancy and Childhood Flashcards
1
Q
An infants response in turning toward
the source of touching that occurs anywhere around his or her mouth
A
Rooting reflex
2
Q
The internally programmed growth
of a child
A
Maturation
3
Q
The kind or verbal utterances in which
words are left out, but the meaning is usually
clear
A
Telegraphic speech
4
Q
The study of changes that occur as an
Individual matures
A
Developmental psychology
5
Q
A conceptual framework of person uses to make senses of the world
A
Schema
6
Q
The process of fitting objects and experiences into one schemas
A
Assimilation
7
Q
The of one schemas to include newly observed events and experience
A
Accommodation
8
Q
An infants clinging response to a touch
on the palm of his or her hand
A
Grasping reflex
