Lifespan Development Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Chapter 7

Physical Changes Slows between the ages of 2 – 6 than in infancy. Decline in appetite Food aversions Motor Skills Brain Lateralization

Physical Changes (cont) Early childhood illnesses Abuse & Neglect Definitions Characteristics Age Child Characteristics Abuser Characteristics

Prevention Identify Problem risk population Educate Legislate Enforce Laws

Cognitive Changes Piaget – Preoperational 18 – 24 mo. Criticisms/ Support of Piaget: Conservation Egocentrism “Fooled by appearances”?

Language Changes 0 – 2 Holophrases 2 – 3 Simple 2 word sentences 3 – 4 Grammar Explosion Key Element in this process?

Differences in Intelligence IQ – Intelligence Quotient Predictive Abilitiy (.5 -.6) Limitations Heredity Environment Racial Differences

Wechsler’s Intelligence Scales (WAIS – R, WISC – III) 11 Subtests Verbal v. Performance Normal Bell Curve