Child Development pt4

Flashcards covering key concepts in child development, including emotional, physical, and social aspects.

What area of child development involves the ability to express emotions and respond to the emotions of others?

Emotional development.

What term refers to the area of child development based on muscle control and coordination?

Physical development.

What is the role of a professional trained to assist women in childbirth?

Midwife.

What does it mean if a baby is born feet or butt first?

Breech birth.

How often is an ovum released in the menstrual cycle?

Once every 28 days.

What is the term for babies born before 37 weeks?

Premature birth.

What is the psychological condition where children have fear of unfamiliar people?

Stranger Anxiety.

What is the term for when a child feels uncomfortable being away from their primary caregiver?

Separation Anxiety.

Which motor skills involve the use of large muscles?

Gross motor skills.

Which motor skills involve the use of small muscles?

Fine motor skills.

What developmental phase occurs between ages 1-3 with significant growth in cognitive, emotional and social aspects?

Toddler.

What is object permanence?

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen.

What is the term for a child playing alone with no interest in others?

Solitary play.