Intellectual Development (language)

Question 1

What are the 5 most important aspects to intellectual development

Answer 1

1. Language development
2. Helps problem solving
3. Memory
4. Moral development
5. Abstract thought

Question 2

Intellectual development during infancy and early childhood

Answer 2

Stages of rapid intellectual development

Question 3

Intellectual development in adolescence and early adulthood

Answer 3

Development of logical thought, problems solving and memory recall skills

Question 4

Middle adulthood intellectual development

Answer 4

Can think through problems and make sound judgement using life experiences

Question 5

Later adulthood intellectual development

Answer 5

Changes in the brain can cause short term memory decline and slower though processes and reaction times

Question 6

How can you encourage infants to develop their language development

Answer 6

Blow bubbles
Play with puppets
Watch and listen to other children
Join in with action rhymes and songs
Look at picture books

Question 7

How can you encourage children to develop their language development

Answer 7

Take part in circle time
Take part in group activities
Imaginary play
Share stories and rhymes
Play word games

Question 8

Language development at 3 months

Answer 8

Begin to make babbling noises as they learn to control the muscles associated with speech

Question 9

Language development at 12 months

Answer 9

Begin to imitate sounds made by carers such as ‘da da’. This develops using single words

Question 10

Language development at 2 years

Answer 10

Begin to make 2 word sentences. Begins to build their vocabulary

Question 11

Language development at 3 years

Answer 11

Begin to make simple sentences. Like ‘I want drink’. This develops into the ability to ask questions, knowledge of words grow rapidly

Question 12

Language development at 4 years

Answer 12

Begin to use clear sentences that can be understood by strangers. They can be expected to make some mistakes with grammar

Question 13

Language development at 5 years

Answer 13

Can speak using full adult grammar. Vocabulary will continue to grow

Question 14

How does ageing affect memory

Answer 14

• aging can result in memory lapses
• exercise and lifestyle can help the brain
• physiological changes can affect the memory
• it can take older people longer to learn and remember

Question 15

Meaning of early adulthood

Answer 15

Life stage between 19-45. It is a time when young adults reach the peak of their physical fitness