Developmental Psychology
Early developmental stages (prenatal, infancy, toddlerhood)
Aim
To explore the key aspects of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in infancy and toddlerhood, including parenting practices.
Learning outcomes
Describe the physical development milestones and reflexes in infants and toddlers.
Explain the process of learning and cognitive development during this stage.
Analyze the development of language, memory, sensation, and perception in infants and toddlers.
Discuss the formation of personality, sexuality, and gender identity in early childhood.
Identify effective parenting strategies for infants and toddlers.
Understand the challenges and rewards of parenting young children.
Questions before Reading:
How do infants and toddlers learn?
What are the main developmental changes in this period?
Zgourides, G. (2007). Developmental Psychology (1 ed.). IDG Books Worldwide. (chapter 4)
Compulsory reading: pp. 31-33, 35, 40,41, 43, 47-51
The little Albert study (optional)
Very famous (ethically controversial) experiment that was mentioned in TEXT 2 - section about Classical conditiong
Exercise questions after reading
Can you describe the main infant reflexes, such as blinking, Babinski, grasping, sucking, and Moro?
Can you identify the primary forms of learning in infancy and toddlerhood, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning?
What are the key motor milestones in infancy and toddlerhood, such as rolling over, sitting without assistance, standing alone, and walking?
What are the basic cognitive abilities in infancy and toddlerhood? When does long-term memory begin to form, and what are the key terms in language development?
What are the typical personality characteristics of infants and toddlers?
Can you identify the primary forms of learning in infancy and toddlerhood, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning?
What are the key motor milestones in infancy and toddlerhood, such as rolling over, sitting without assistance, standing alone, and walking?
What are the basic cognitive abilities in infancy and toddlerhood? When does long-term memory begin to form, and what are the key terms in language development?
What are the typical personality characteristics of infants and toddlers?