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Cognitive, Language, and Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Contents of This Chapter:

  1. Chapter Overview and Learning Objectives
    1. Learning Objectives
    2. Key Terms
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Chapter Overview and Learning Objectives
  2. Cognitive Development
    1. The Growing Brain
    2. Moral Development
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Cognitive Development
  3. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
    1. Sensorimotor Stage
    2. Preoperational Stage
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
  4. Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development
    1. Licenses and Attributions for Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Development
  5. Cognitive Milestones
    1. Licenses and Attributions for Cognitive Milestones
  6. Early Language Development
    1. Language Progression and Communication
    2. Social and Cultural Influences in Language
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Early Language Development
  7. Language and Communication Milestones
    1. Theories of Language Development
    2. Licenses and Attributions for Language and Communication Milestones
  8. Physical Development
    1. The Growing Body
    2. Motor Development
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Physical Development
  9. Motor Skill Milestones
    1. Licenses and Attributions for Motor Skill Milestones
  10. Sexual Development
    1. Body Development
    2. Body Awareness and Exploration
    3. Body Safety and Consent
    4. Licenses and Attributions for Sexual Development
  11. Health and Wellness
    1. Effects of Maternal Mental Health
    2. Case Study: Ashley and Jesse
    3. Child Maltreatment
    4. Nutritional and Social Factors
    5. Licenses and Attributions for Health and Wellness
  12. Encouraging Healthy Development
    1. Licenses and Attributions for Encouraging Healthy Development
  13. Conclusion
    1. Review of Learning Objectives
    2. Comprehension Check
    3. Review of Key Terms
    4. Licenses and Attributions for Conclusion
  14. References

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