PS275 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Habituation, Stereopsis, Evoked Potential
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Views on sequencing of motor development: maturational viewpoint, experiential viewpoint, dynamical viewpoint. Unfolding of a genetically programmed series of events. Roughly the same sequence of milestones happen for all babies across the world. Infants who are physically capable of sitting, crawling, etc. may not be very proficient if not given the opportunity to practice. New skills are active reorganizations of existing skills. Reorganization occurs as new, more effective ways of exploring are sought. Pincer: 6-12 months ; really grabbing at something; pinch motion. Crawling and walking contribute to understanding of distance and heights. Crawling= extremely important for them to practice. Age 3- children can walk or run in straight line. Chapter 7: early cognitive foundations: sensation and perception (learning part will not be on midterm) Babies can recognize moms voice from within the womb. Babies can recognize their name by 5 months of age. (cid:373)o(cid:374)key"s do (cid:374)ot all look the sa(cid:373)e. Sensory areas of brain are first develop.
