Purpose: To demonstrate knowledge of developmental influences during childhood.
Assignment: Reflecting on this week’s topic, answer the following questions:
The period from birth to 2 years of age is a critical window for the promotion of growth and health. Optimal growth and health in these years require optimal nutrition. How does poor nutrition affect children’s development?
Describe Mary Aisnworth’s test The Strange Situation Technique and what it measures. Also, describe the attachment styles.
Most researchers today agree with Piaget that infants and toddlers are natural learners, but there is still a great deal of disagreement about how infants and toddlers learn. Distinguish (describe the difference) between the approaches of Piaget, Vygotsky, and the information-processing theorists. Which approach do you consider the most compelling?