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At what age does social smiling typically begin in infants?
At what age does social smiling typically begin in infants?
- 4 months
- 12 months
- 7 weeks (correct)
- 18 months
What is the primary limitation of 2.5-year-olds when involved in pretend play related to shrinking rooms?
What is the primary limitation of 2.5-year-olds when involved in pretend play related to shrinking rooms?
- They cannot understand symbolic representation. (correct)
- They have difficulty accepting the physical properties of space.
- They fail to engage in any form of pretend play.
- They cannot make their peers believe the room is shrunk.
Which emotion begins to appear in infants around 8 months of age?
Which emotion begins to appear in infants around 8 months of age?
- Social smiling
- Self-conscious emotions
- Separation anxiety (correct)
- Concern with standards
What developmental milestone is associated with 18 months of age in children?
What developmental milestone is associated with 18 months of age in children?
What type of speech develops between 18 to 24 months?
What type of speech develops between 18 to 24 months?
At which age can babies start to exhibit behaviors associated with concern for reputation?
At which age can babies start to exhibit behaviors associated with concern for reputation?
What milestone occurs around 12 months old pertaining to a child's social learning?
What milestone occurs around 12 months old pertaining to a child's social learning?
Which age serves as a critical window for second language acquisition to achieve native-like proficiency?
Which age serves as a critical window for second language acquisition to achieve native-like proficiency?
What phenomenon can be seen in 18-month-old babies as they develop communication skills?
What phenomenon can be seen in 18-month-old babies as they develop communication skills?
Flashcards
Pretend Play Development
Pretend Play Development
Children's ability to engage in pretend play develops differently depending on age.
Unexpected Transfer Task
Unexpected Transfer Task
A test used to assess a child's theory of mind. It measures a child's awareness of how another person might think about a situation.
Social Smiling (Age)
Social Smiling (Age)
Babies start to socially smile around 7 weeks of age.
Separation Anxiety Peak
Separation Anxiety Peak
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Social Referencing (Month)
Social Referencing (Month)
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Mirror Self-Recognition (Age)
Mirror Self-Recognition (Age)
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Word Gap Exposure Closing
Word Gap Exposure Closing
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Second Language Acquisition
Second Language Acquisition
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Cooing (Age)
Cooing (Age)
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Two-Word Utterances (Age)
Two-Word Utterances (Age)
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Study Notes
Pretend Play in Children
- Children aged 2.5 and younger in a shrunk room are more likely to succeed in pretend play if they believe the room actually shrunk.
- Older children (above 2.5 years) have an easier time with pretend play, involving a symbolic understanding.
- Children under 7 years of age often believe that shrinking rooms are real, while older children have a more grounded view.
Emotional Development Milestones
- Positive Emotions:
- 7 weeks: Social smiling
- 7 months: Selective smiling
- Negative Emotions:
- 4 months: Frustration (blocking an object)
- 8 months: Separation anxiety emerges, peaking around 14 months.
- Social Referencing: 12 months
- Concern with Standards: 18 months (however, enforcing norms begins at 3 years old)
- Mirror Self-Recognition: 18 months
- Self-Conscious Emotions: 18 months
- Ability to Hide Emotions: 3 years old
- Attachment Study Range: 12-18 months (useful for predicting positive or negative future outcomes)
Language Development
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Early Stages:
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6 weeks: Cooing
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Babbling (no set age, follows cooing)
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1 year: Single-word utterances
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18-24 months: Two-word utterances (telegraphic speech)
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Progression Sequence: Cooing -> Babbling -> One-word -> Two-word utterances
Second Language Acquisition
- Native-like proficiency is possible before age 11.
- Strong accents are more likely in those who begin learning after 16.
- 18-month-olds show an increased use of gestures.
Other Cognitive Milestones
- Word Gap Exposure: Clear by 18 months
- Button Press w Head (Smart Imitation): 18 months
- Concern with Reputation & Partner Choice: 5 years old
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