Discussion Post: Infancy
Task
• Explain how the temperament of a child might impact the attachment formed with a caregiver. Specifically, think about how might the parent-child attachment formed differ for a child who is easy going compared to a child who is fussy?
• Explain how the temperament of a child may impact their ability to achieve the first "crisis" (i.e., trust vs. mistrust) of Erickson's Psychosocial Developmental Model.
• Explain your answers in depth.
Lesson
• Identify the physical changes that take place from infancy to toddler hood.
• Briefly discuss the recommended diet for newborns and the importance of this diet for their growth.
• What are some barriers that might prevent a newborn from receiving this diet?
• What are three theories that explain language development and which one do you agree with?
• Explain the importance of the caregiver-child relationship for child development. Identify and describe the four types of attachment.
• What factors contribute to the style of attachment formed in childhood?
YouTube Video: "Infancy".
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.