Child Development Ch 13

assistance

If caregivers provide too much of this, they are not helping the child learn.

perception

______can be improved by helping a child notice his or her surroundings and asking questions about what can be seen, heard, smelled, etc.

articulation

ability to use clear, distinct speech

concentrating

as children mature, they have less and less trouble doing this.

baby talk

because children learn by imitation, using this can slow their language development

attitude

by conveying a positive one of these, the child gains confidence which aids in learning

explore

children need to do this to the world so they can learn

reasoning

children use this to solve problems and make decisions

durability

desirable quality for a toy, means it will last

pronouns

during 1-3 years children begin to use _____like :me" and "hers"

easy to care for

factor in evaluation toys that takes into account the ability to keep clean and in working order

concepts

general categories of objects and information

imitation

learning based on watching and copying others

trial and error

learning that involves making several attempts until a problem is solved/or trying several solutions before finding one that works

directed

learning that results from having been taught

incidental

learning that takes place by accident or is unplanned

intelligence

limits are placed on a person's__________ by heredity, but environment determines how that person's capacity to learn is developed

stuttering

speech problem characterized by repetiton of beginning sounds

imitate

toys that allow children to ______the adult world, such as play dishes or dress up clothes, are appropriate for children 2-3.

creativity

using the imagination to produce something