5-1 Describe patterns of growth in infancy, focusing on the sequences of physical development.
5-2 Describe the nutritional needs of infants, focusing on the pros and cons of breastfeeding.
5-3 Describe the development of the brain and nervous system during infancy, focusing on the interaction of nature and nurture.
5-4 Describe motor development during infancy.
5-5 Describe sensory and perceptual development during infancy.
In a 2- to 5-minute video, use one or two major concepts and theories, and appropriate terminology In a written post.
Discussion #6- Cognitive Development- Theory and Language Development
6-1 Describe the cognitive developmental theory of Jean Piaget, focusing on the six substages of sensorimotor development.
6-2 Describe the information-processing theory of cognitive development, explaining how it differs from Piaget’s theory.
6-3 Discuss social influences on early cognitive development.
6-4 Describe individual differences in cognitive functioning among infants and how they are measured.
6-5 Describe the sequences of language development in infancy.
6-6 Discuss and evaluate theories of language development, keeping the following question in mind: “Can you make a houseplant talk?”