L1 Flashcards
Factors that affect child behavior
Age and development temperament ability to cope Parents Pain Dentists behavior
Differential growth
Head at birth 1/4 body length, 1/10 length in adult
Pediatrician take ______at every appointment
Height
Weight
Head circumference
Drop on chart
Failure to thrive
Increase on chart
Indulgence
Sedation risk goes up if
BMI is high over 95th percentile
6 months
Turn head and neck when name called Smiles back Respons to sounds with sounds Sits without support Likes social games
12 months
Uses simple gestures Pulls up to stand Copies you during play Responds when told no Says mama and dada
18 moths
Plays pretend like talking on phone Points at interesting things Walks without help Uses several simple words to get wants Looks at something when you point
2 years
Uses 2-4 word phrases Shows more interest in other children Follows simple instruction Kicks a ball Points to something when you name it
3 years
Shows affection for playmates Uses 4-5 word sentences Copies adults Climbs well Plays make believe with dolls and animals
4 years
Follows 3 step commands Hops and can stand 5-6 word sentences Draws circles and squares Shares and take turns
Operant conditioning created by
BF skinner
Operant condition Therapy
Stimulus/response relationship; learning from rewards/punishment
Operant condition Therapy reinforcement
Reinforced behavior is repeated behavior not reinforced dies out
Positive reinforcement
Reward to strengthen behavior
Praise stickers high five
Positive reinforcement may inadvertently reinforce bad behavior
Correcting the behavior gives it attention
May be best to ignore minor disturbances
Negative reinforcement
Remove the consequences to strengthen behavior