variables. The main variable that a child ’s mental health is dependent on is the way that the child is raised‚ and how their parents treat him or her. If the parents treat the child with love and respect‚ then the child is more likely to grow up to be a mentally healthy‚ well-rounded individual. If a child is abused either physically or verbally‚ then the child is more likely to grow up with mental issues that will make it harder to survive in this world. A person develops mental health when he or
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| Parenting Styles and Child Development | Awais Qureshi | | Hannah Steinweld | 5/11/2011 | | In recent years‚ much data has shown that parenting styles exercise a strong influence on child development and behaviour. The initial choice of parenting style creates the foundation for the child’s psychological and social development. Parents can choose from different approaches in raising their child; they can be strict‚ moderate or lenient. Authoritarian parents are characterized as being
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[pic]Theories of Child Development and Learning [pic] Several theories of child development and learning have influenced discussions of school readiness. Three have had profound impact on kindergarten readiness practices. These three theories include the maturationist‚ environmentalist‚ and constructivist perspectives of development (Powell‚ 1991). Maturationist Theory The maturationist theory was advanced by the work of Arnold Gessell. Maturationists believe that development is a biological
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between sequence of development and rate of development and why the difference is important- The pattern of development for children and young people is very important‚ we must realise that all areas of development are linked together. Everyone develops at different stages. The different types of development are split into four important areas; 1. Physical development- this includes gross motor development of the arms and legs and large muscles in their body‚ fine motor development is in their hands
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Ways in which children and young people can experience prejudice and discrimination. 2.1 Prejudice is an opinion or attitude about a group of people that is based upon lack of understanding or incorrect information‚ for example a child who has a disability may be thought to have learning difficulties‚ this can lead to discrimination which is when a person is treated unfairly because they are a member of a particular group. A child can be discriminated against for any reason‚ whether it is because
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Taniya Moon September 19‚ 2014 Child Development 101 Cognitive Theory One of the first people to have a cognitive theory about development was scientist Jean Piaget. When Piaget did an IQ test on children he figured out something to look at differently about development: how the children thought as they came up with their answers was more important than what they actually knew. “In the cognitive theory equilibrium‚ a state of mental balance in which people are not confused because they can use
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you select for your young child affect his development. Your child’s current developmental stage plays a major role in toy selection. Observe the skills he is currently learning‚ such as fine motor skills‚ letter recognition‚ counting‚ self-care and language development‚ as a guide for selecting toys that enhance those skills. Age Recommendations Most toy and game packaging includes a recommended age range. The age range is only a suggestion based on average child development. Use the information
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Child Observation Study CD1 Elia Janet Garcia LATTC 5/4/2010 Name: Delyla Age: 2 years old Physical Development 1.) Describe the child’s physical appearance. Short and chunky‚ about 2 feet tall‚ around 25 pounds‚ stubby arms and legs‚ and soft‚ short curly hair and a small beautiful smile 2.) Give examples of gross motor skills that you observe. Are they age-typical? She walks‚ runs‚ and crawls fine. She doesn’t grasp objects very well and she likes shaking them. She needs
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Child development is a process every child undergoes. This process involves learning and mastering skills. Children develop skills in five mains of development. The five mains of development are physical development‚ cognitive development‚ emotional and social development‚ language‚ and sensory and motor development. There are milestones in every area that children have to achieve. According to Berk’s 3 year-old physical development milestones‚ a child should be able to walk up stairs‚ alternating
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Unit 2 – The Developing Child D1) The main aspects of social development for Children aged 4 years are; * They like playing and socialising with other children as this helps progress things more like speech‚ confidence and social skills. * Take turns and share (most of the time); may still be rather bossy. * Seek out adult approval. So if they were to hurt themselves they would still go to an adult or when they are tired they would still go to an adult for comfort. * Understand
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