1. Social Development in Infants 4.02

2. Notes A process of learning to show self- expression and how to interact with others Begins at 6 weeks Describe the differences in emotional and social development.

3. Influences

4. Notes Actions of parents and caregivers Type of care received Atmosphere at home Behavior toward others Forms the child’s personality

5. Interference

6. Notes Lack of love and attention may cause failure to grow and develop optimally. Moods and actions of parents and caregivers

7. Early Signs

8. Notes Responding to a voice Enjoying being picked up Responding to cuddling, comforting Smiling when a face/person appears Crying when a face/person leaves

9. Promoting

10. Notes Infants learn to imitate and adjust to the actions of people around them. Enhance play with siblings and other children Imitate positive relationships

11. Birth – 12 months

12. Notes Birth- not social Few weeks-see faces, try to make eye contact, smile at faces and voices 3 months- cooing sounds to catch attention, fuss until parents come 6 months-form an attachment 10 months-fear of unfamiliar people 12 months-unable to see anyone else’s point of view