Normal Development Flashcards
What are the features of a mental disorder according to the DSM (there are no definitions of normality / mental health)?
A behavioral, emotional, or cognitive syndrome that reflects dysfunction in psychological, biological, or developmental processes. It is usually associated with distress, is not an expected / approved response, and is not simply socially deviant behavior.
What is attachment and its significance of attachment to infancy? What are the possible effects if it is not there?
Emotional connection that develops between infant and primary caregiver Effects of deprivation longterm: 1. Anaclitic depression 2. Social / emotional deficits - poor socialization / language / trust in others 3. Physical effects - failure to thrive, even death
What is anaclitic depression?
Children become susceptible to physical illness and are depressed when separated from primary caregiver
What are the four primary infant reflexes?
- Babinski 2. Moro 3. Rooting 4. Palmar Disappears like the ocular nerve numbers, 3, 4, 6 months
What is the Babinski reflex and when does it disappear by?
Big toe dorsiflexes with plantar stimulation (toes fan out) Disappears at end of infancy / beginning of toddlerhood (1 year)
What is the Moro reflex and when does it disappear by?
Limbs extend when baby is startled -Disappears by 3 months (first reflex to go)
What is the Rooting reflex and when does it disappear by?
Infant puckers lips and turns head upon perioral stimulation for breastfeeding Disappears by 4 months (second reflex to go)
What is the Palmar reflex and when does it disappear by?
When an object is placed in infant’s palm, they will grasp Disappears by 6 months
What is a transitional object? When does attachment develop?
Can develop in infancy, its an object which young child becomes attached to and uses as a halfway step between attachment to parent and herself
When does stranger anxiety develop and what does it mean?
Develops normally around 6 months (when palmar reflex disappears) -> infant can distinguish caregivers, will cry / cling to parent when strangers approach
When does separation anxiety develop and what is it?
Occurs by 9 months, separation from primary caregiver gives normal anxiety
What is the order of postural developments in infancy? From lying down to walking.
Lifts head to prone by 1 month Rolls over by 4-5 months Sits and rolls by 6 months Crawls by 8 months Stands by 10 months Walks by 12-18 months
What are the toy playing milestones in infancy?
6 months - passes toys hand to hand 10 months - Pincer grab (thumb to finger)
At what age can an infant drink from a cup and point to objects?
12 months
What is first aid mnemonic for developmental milestones?
Parents Start Observing, (0-12 months, infant) Child Rearing Working, (12-36 months, toddler) Don’t Forget, they’re still Learning! (3-5 yrs, preschool)
What are the three 3 S’s of infancy?
Social Smile (2 months) Stranger Anxiety (6 months) Separation Anxiety (9 months)
What are the 3 O’s of infancy and their associated times?
Orients to voice - 4 months, then name at 9 months Object permanence - 9 months, develops at same time as separation anxiety Oratory - says mama / dada at 10 months, but actually means mama / dada by 12 months
What is the mnemonic for 6 month milestones?
6 - sits alone 6abbles 6 (funny face nose) - laughs
What is Piaget’s first stage and what is the timetable?
Birth - 24 months Sensorimotor stage -> gain control of motor functions and interact with world through sensory observation
What are Freud’s and Erikson’s theories of Infancy? What happens if you can’t fulfill Erikson’s
Both 0-1 year Freud: Oral - urges focused on feeding, source of all satisfaction and frustration Erikson: Trust vs Mistrust -> Trust - when attached to a parent providing consistent care -> Mistrust - can’t rely on parents, leads to emptiness / despair
When does gender identity set in and when is it fixed? Is it innate?
Begins at 18 months - you feel male or female Fixed by 24-30 months. Yes, majority of it is innate
What are the three R’s of toddlerhood (child Rearing working)?
Recreation - parallel play by 2 years Rapproachment - by 2 years Realization - of core gender identity
What are parallel play and rapprochement?
Parallel play - playing next to another child, but not with eachother Rapprochement - Child wants independence but fears abandonment, will leave caregiver, return briefly, then go out to explore again
What are the four C’s of toddlership (Child rearing working)?
Cruises - takes first steps by 12-18 months, runs by 24 months Climbs stairs 18 months Cubes stacked - 3 x age in years = 6 by two years Cutlery - feeds self with fork and spoon Kicks ball - not a C, but 24 months
When does a child imitate housework?
by 18 months, get a play kitchen / grill / lawnmower
What is the W of child rearing Working?
W = words, knows 200 words by age 2 (two zeros)
When is object permanence fully matured? Is peek-a-boo still fun at this point?
Fully matured at 24 months, (starts at 9 months with separation anxiety), peekaboo is still fun because child is excited to know that you are still there and they are able to find you
What is Piaget’s second stage and how long does it last? How is their thinking?
Preoperational stage 2-7 years Child uses symbols and language -> Thinking and reasoning are intuitive, not logical / deductive. -> cannot understand metaphors
What are Freud’s and Erikson’s second stage and their timing?
Both 1-3 years (toddlerhood) Freud - Anal phase - urges centered on controlling bowel functions / body functions (potty training) Erikson - Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
What is the central conflict of Erikson’s second stage?
Autonomy - child is able to explore & briefly separate from parent (rapprochement) Shame and Doubt - child loses confidence when parents expect too much
What are the three D’s of preschool years (Don’t forget they’re still learning)?
Drive - can ride tricycle with 3 wheels (age 3 for three wheels) Drawings Dexterity - Hops on one foot by age 4, Uses buttons / grooms self by age 5, can use buttons or zippers by age 5 (full dressing of self by age 5)
What are the Drawing ages?
3 - fits in circle - can copy circle 4 - add a line to a plus - can copy a + (make stick figure now) 5 - fits in square with line on top of 5 - can copy square 6 - tip of 6 points to tip of triangle - can copy a triangle
What are the two F’s of preschool years (don’t Forget they’re still learning)?
Freedom - spends part of day away from parents Friends - cooperative play by age 4
What are the two L’s of preschool years (don’t forget they’re still Learning)?
Language - 3 zeros for age 3 - knows 1000 words. Can also use complete sentences by age 4. Legends - At age 4, when can use complete sentences, can also tell complete stories.
What what age can you read, tie shoelaces, and ride a bike?
Age 6 (First grade)
What are three thought patterns central to Piaget’s preoperational stage?
Imminent justice - punishment for bad deeds is unavoidable Egocentrism - Child is the center of the universe, cannot see from other’s perspective Animistic thinking - Physical events & objects have feelings
What are Freud’s and Erikson’s third stage and their timing? What are the feature’s of Freud’s phase?
3-5 years (preschool years) Freud - Phallic Phase -> preoccupation with illness / injury -> Oedipal complex -> child competes with parent to focus on parent of opposite sex Erikson - Initiative vs Guilt
What are the features of Erikson’s third stage?
Initiative - increasing mastery of skills, wishing to explore and conquer. Opposite of Freud: takes steps to establish relationship with parent of same sex Guilt - Results from anxiety over anticipated punishment of exploring (think of Piaget’s imminent justice)
What is considered the latency period of Freud, and what does this mean?
Ages 6-11 years (4th stage) Libido is repressed / latent as child develops same-sex friendships and participates in school / sports (becomes more skilled)
At what age is death understood as final?
Age 8