PSYC 210CHAPTER 5 NOTESPhysical changesSuggested study action: as you read your text, chart out the physical changes in the first two years.- at birth, weight 7–7½ lbs on average - length 20" average - loses 5–10% of its body weight in first week following birth - double birth weight by the 4th month - 1 year weight = 22 lbs. - 2nd year weight =30 lbs. - first teeth at 6 months - 1st year--6–8 teeth - 2nd year average 16 teethExam questions can appear "picky" when dealing with this type of information. Remember that the textbook is dealing with normal development with a range. While babies develop as individuals, they fallinto measurements of normal range. Look for the "best" answer on an exam. Follow you textbook in studying for exam.Brain Growth and DevelopmentThe brain is shaped the most during the first 10 years of life. Young children’s' brains are especially able to develop connections that will be used later in life. All experiences either create a new connection or make an old one stronger. The more experiences a child has, the more connections that are made. The more corrections, the more ways the brain has to understand new things later in life. The ability to learn new things and make new connections gets harder or takes longer as a person grows older.Stimulate your Child for GrowthNurturing Brain Development- Always give loving care. - Warm touching is very important to infants. - Be gently physical and never shake or toss a baby in the air. - Talk back to a baby's cooing and babbling. - Read to your baby and point out and name things around you. - Repeat sounds and talk clearly to infants. - Give babies different shapes, objects and colors to touch and see. Page 1 of 2PSYC 210- Give infants many play activities. - Expose your child to a variety of textures. - Play is how infant 'work' at learning their world. - Use daily life activities to teach or point out new things. - Play classical music to an infant as much as possible. - Classical music can help with math skills later. - Provide a safe and loving environment to develop a pattern of healthy relationships. - Behave the way you would like your child to act. Page 2 of
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