Thanatology 2200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Moro Reflex, Postpartum Depression, Magical Thinking

• School: Western University
• Department: Thanatology
• Course: Thanatology 2200
• Professor: Eunice Gorman

Document Summary

Attuned caregiving in childhood is associated with being able to engage in trusting and caring relationships in the future. In kindergarten begin to gain control over themselves and their behaviour. Spend 16 hours sleeping per day, but in short stretches. Gradually build up to sleeping for longer periods of time. Some sensory abilities require development and coordination (vision) Optimum frustration = allows child to be frustrated and fail occasionally to allow them to develop new skills. According to freud, mother is responsible for disturbances of the child"s psychological growth. Toddlers need to learn how to self-soothe (transitional objects) Patterns for ability to tolerate separation from primary caregiver set template for future attachments (secure, insecure and disorganized) Children at 4-5 yrs prone to consequences of neglect and abuse. Temperament: easy, slow to warm up and difficult. Children are able to understand the concept of death. Infants begin processing language before they can speak.