MODULE 03: PHYSICAL SELF Flashcards
Physical development
refers to the advancements and refinements of motor skills, or, in other words, children’s abilities to use and control their bodies. It relates to the growth and skill development of the body, including the brain, muscles, and senses.
The Five Categories of Child Development
Cognitive, Social and Emotional, Speech and Language, Fine Motor Skills, and Gross Motor Skills
Cognitive.
This is your child’s ability to use logic and problem-solving skills, including the skill of thinking about thinking.
Social and Emotional
For an infant, a social and emotional
milestone can be as simple as a sociable smile. But you should watch an older child to see the more complex ways she interacts with other kids, adults, and people of authority like teachers and coaches.
Speech and Language.
Development can start as soon as a 12-month-old starts to say his first
words and should continue into adulthood. The goal is to empower your child to have the words she
needs to understand the world and express herself in that world.
Fine Motor Skills.
If your child is struggling to develop fine motor skills, play can help, which might include drawing with chalk, building with legos, or putting together puzzles.
Gross Motor Skills
aren’t “gross.” Actually, this
stage refers to milestones involving whole-body movements and core muscles. Children develop skills using large muscles in the arms, legs, and torso. Movements include walking, running, throwing, kicking, and lifting, and they’re closely related to balance and strength.
Physical self
refers to the concrete dimension or
the body, the tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed and examined.
Physical Appearance
refers to the skin, hair, and
all other tangible aspects of a person.
Self-image
the idea of a person’s own ability,
appearance and personality.
Self-concept
the idea of a person’s definition of
himself / herself.
Self-esteem
A person’s overall sense of self-
worth. A person’s confidence.
According to William James
- Body is the initial source of sensation and pain
- It is necessary for the maintenance of a person’s personality.
- Mind controls the body.
According to Sigmund Freud
Self + Personality = physical body; the core of human experience.
According to Erik Erikson
The role of bodily organs is important in early development
stages of life.