Homeless Children
Homeless Children QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Definitions of “homeless” are difficult to formulate because of the changing nature of the population. A growing share of the homeless population…
Role of the Family
Role of the Family QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Family life consists of complex interactions among several individuals. Different styles of parenting have been identified by Diane Baumrind. Authoritarian…
Language Development
Language Development QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Children are adept at using both receptive and expressive language. Learning language is an exercise in rule learning. Language development seems to…
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Demand has grown for well-run early-education programs. Modern programs are a blend of both cognitive and social elements. The goals of…
Cognitive Development I
Cognitive Development I QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The early childhood years are synonymous with Piaget’s preoperational period. Children’s mental lives expand noticeably during these years. The outstanding mental…
Cognitive Development II
Cognitive Development II QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Piaget’s theory, which has been in existence for more than 70 years, has been constantly evaluated and found wanting in several…
Growth and Motor Development
Growth and Motor Development QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD During the early childhood years, the rate of physical growth slows. Muscles and bones are not fully developed, which has…
Emotional Development
Emotional Development QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Modern theorists view emotions as a complicated mixture of contributions from the brain, the body, and the environment. Emotions appear rapidly at…
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS PART III For each of the following questions, choose the one best answer. 1. At what point after birth do typical infants double their birth weight? a….
