DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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Question
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You are providing positive reinforcement.
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You are providing negative reinforcement.
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You are encouraging social development.
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You are sending an unclear message.
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Detailed explanation-1: -If you smile while telling a toddler she was bad for pulling a lamp off a table, what are you doing? You are sending an unclear message.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first time your baby smiles in one of their first social and developmental milestones. It signals that your baby is starting to understand their relationship to those around them, that they are learning to bond, and that they are responding to stimuli with emotions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Stay calm and keep it positive. You can hold and talk to them as they move through their distress, give them lots of hugs and kisses, or sing a favorite song until they begin to feel more comfortable with the situation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why is touch an important way to communicate with an infant? It helps them develop motor skills, a sense of his or her own body, and provides a sense of security.
Detailed explanation-5: -From 9 to 12 Months Your baby will begin to understand simple words. She stops to look at you if you say “no-no.” If someone asks “Where’s Mommy?” she will look for you. She will point, make sounds, and use her body to “tell” you what she wants.