1st evidence of phonetic production 7mPROSODY-using melody to change meaning, Semantics-knowledge words have meaning, requires knowledge of symbolsSYNTAX- grammar of language, making sentences 24mPragmatics-unspoken rules, culturally basedTEMPERAMENTStable, early appearing constellation of personality characteristics believed to have hereditary basis, way of reacting/approaching a situationGender DifferencesGender typing begins very early fathers especially promote. Emotional expressions/communicationsPhysical attributesCognitionSocial BehaviorAttachment Theory- emotional tie between infant and caregiver, any activity on babies part that leads to response from adult is seen as attachment seekingSecure-infant cries when mom leaves & actively seeks out when returnsAvoidant-infant rarely cries when separated & avoids contact upon return, angryAmbivalent-infant becomes anxious before separation, extremely upset during absence & seeks and resist contact on returnDisorganized-Disoriented-After separation infant shows contradictory behaviors, least secure may greet mother brightly and then turn away, possible abuse, insensitive, intrusiveEmotional Communication-essential for infants who depend on adults for care. Begins with crying, smiling and laughing. Emotions such as embarrassment, empathy and envy do not develop until after development of self awareness-understanding they are separate functioning beingsSelf Concept-sense of self: descriptive & evaluative mental picture of one’s abilities & traitsStagesPhysical self-recognition & self awareness 18-24mSelf description & self evaluation 19-30Emotional response to wrongdoing Piaget’s preoperational Thought0-2 Sensorimotor schemes based in action, Means-end Behavior, separation of self2-7 Pre-Operational- Schemes based in symbols. must overcome egocentrism, illogical problem solving skills & focus on single dimensions/irreversibility. Symbolic functioning-ability to use symbols,...
