Life Stages Flashcards
1
Q
Infancy:
Mental development
A
- respond to pain, cold, or hunger by crying
- 6 months: infants understand some words & basic sounds
- 12 months: infants understand & use many words
2
Q
Infancy:
Emotional Development
A
Newborns: show excitement
4-6 months: show distress, disgust, delight, anger and fear
12 months: show affection for adults
3
Q
Infancy:
Social development
A
Newborns: self centered
4 months: recognize care givers, smile & stare
6 months: watch others, possessiveness, are shy w/ strangers
12 months: socialize w/ familiar faces, mimic gestures, facial expressions and sounds
4
Q
Infancy:
Needs
A
Food, cleanliness, rest
Love, security
Stimulation
5
Q
Infancy:
Physical development
A
- muscular and nervous system immature at birth
- have reflexes
- learn to roll side to side, sit up, hold bottle
