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Cognitive Abilities
From 0-2, infants learn to coordinate sensation and perception with motor activity. They also develope object permanence. -
4 Months
Infants turn from their stomach to their side -
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5 Months
Infants turn from their stomach to their back -
6 Months
Babies turn from their back to their stomach -
8 Months
At 8 months, the baby is able to sit up -
9 Months
At 9 months, babies begin to crawl -
11 Months
At 11 months, babies are capable of kneeling -
13 Months
At 13 months, babies are able to stand up -
15 Months
At 15 months, most babies begin to walk. -
Cognitive Abilities
From ages 2-7, the child has one-dimensional thinking, and displays egocentrism, artificialism, and animism -
Self-Esteem
During the beginning of early childhood, children begin to develope their self esteem based on various surrounding factors. -
Childhood Beginning
At 3 years old, the infant enters the early childhood stage. -
Self-Confidence
By the age of about four, children begin to judge themselves according to their cognitive, physical, and social competence -
Looking Good
By the ages of about five to seven, children begin to value themselves on the basis of their physical appearance and performance in school. -
Cognitive Abilities
From Ages 7-12, the adolescent shows signs of adult thinking about specific objects, but not abstract ideas. They show reduced egocentrism. -
Early Adolescence
Adolescent shows signs of tremendous growth spurts and development of secondary sex characteristics. -
Low Self-Esteem
Self-esteem seems to reach a low point at about age 12 or 13. -
Cognitive Abilities
Use abstract thinking.Able to deal with hypothetical situations and straegize. -
Mid Adolescence
Teen begis to develope a new idea, and seperates from their parents more. They seek new relationships with peers and people of the opposite sex. -
Late Adolescence
The teen has developed all of the physical characteristics necessary to being an adult. Develope many oppinnions on their own without help from parents. -
Early Adulthood
Most people reach their physical peak in the early adulthood stage. This stage is characterized by the new adult trying new ways of doing things and by changing the relationship with his/her parents. As time passes, the adult learns to take more responsibility for his/her decisions. -
Middle Adulthood
Middle adulthood, lasting from ages 40 to 65, is often hard. Adults often must cope with the transition and loss of physical capabilities. It is also characterized by helping ones child with their transition into adlthood, as well as strengthening ones relationship with his/her spouse, and achieving mastery in ones career. Adults may also have to deall with a midlife crisis where they begin to realize the limits of their life and realize that their life may be half over. -
Late Adulthood
Late adulthood is characterized by a lot of physical change. Wrinkles and skin folds appear, some of the senses become less sharp, etc. Risk of diseases such as Alzheimers and Senile Dimentia increases during Late Adulthood. Adulthood can also be a time to relax as many adults retire from their jobs, and spend more time with family. -
Death and Dying
Dying with dignity is very important for the individual. Everyone as to die, and there are five responses to it:
1. Denial.
2. Anger.
3. Bargaining.
4. Depression.
5. Acceptance.
