DTS202H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Egocentrism, Object Permanence, Decantation
6 Aug 2016
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Critical periods: critical periods of necessary stimulation, critical periods of weaknesses and susceptibility. Humans need to be exposed to human sounds to develop language. Zygote - doesn"t look like a human being. The time most pregnancy ends (most women won"t know) Zygote imbeds itself in the uterine walls: embryonic period. Embryo begins to resemble a human form. Miscarriages are most common during this period. Most vulnerable stages (birth defects etc: fetal period. Unknown of amount of alcohol is dangerous. Abstinence is usually suggested: crack cocaine. Monday, january 11, 2016: malnutrition and other dangerous. Stress free, light exercise, supplements for pregnancy would increase the chances of healthy pregnancy. Smoking may cause the child to stop breathing around the age of 1. Motor development: develop head down and inside out* Emotional development: temperament, temperament of a baby is a predictor for an older age, types of temperament: Easy children (easy to take care of): sleep at night, take naps, soothed easily.
