Early Childhood – A Crucial Time for Mental and Social Development
Early Childhood During a child’s early years (2-6 years old) they undergoes a great deal of mental development and social …
Child Psychology
Learning – Behaviours That are Learned in Association
Learning There are two ways in which infants learn from their environment. These types of learning are known as classical conditioning and operant …
Infancy – The Beginning Stage of Life and Learning
Infancy The stage of infancy lasts from birth until approximately the age of 2. During infancy, a great deal of initial learning …
Parenting – A Profound Influence on a Child's Learned Behaviours
Parents differ on two dimensions’ that work together to produce 4 types of parenting styles. These 2 dimension’s are demand …
Social Influences and Middle Childhood – A Difficult Learning Period
During middle childhood, friendships and peer relations become very important, as children begin to spend a significant amount of time …
Mental Development – The Early Stages of Mentality
Concerning mental development, Piaget (1969) felt that children from the ages of 3-6 years old encountered certain limitations that prevented …
Social Development and Identity – Development of Social Functions and Identity
One thing that is important when a child begins to interact within society is the formation and understanding of their …
Community Influences – The Effects of Day-Care
Parents alone do not shape a child as an individual. Children are affected by extended family, relatives, siblings and people …
Aggression and Prosocial Behaviour – Showing Emotion Through Learning
During early childhood, a child develops self-control and a conscience. In order for a child to become a member of …