Cognitive Language Development
Cognitive, Social and Language Development
Everlyn Moore
Psy 101 Introduction to Psychology
Dr. Wendy Conaway
May 14, 2010
This paper will discuss cognitive, social and language development. Four articles will be summarized, and personal experiences will be discussed. The approach to the study of cognitive development by observation and analyzing mental processes in perceiving and handling information is known as information processing theory. (Papalia, Olds, Feldman, 2008) This theory is known as the framework that underlies a wide range of theories and research, and helps researchers determine the estimation of an infant’s later intelligence from the efficiency of their sensory perceptions and processing. (Papalia, Olds, Feldman, 2008) …show more content…
If preschoolers are not active enough, they are more likely to become over weight and develop sleep related problems. Without proper nutrition, obesity began ruling the world. (Papalia, Olds, Feldman)
It is proven that a good nutrition is essential for the health, growth, weight and development of children. It provides them with the brain food they need to survive. There are many programs, and companies that have teamed up to help fight against malnutrition, a state of poor nutrition. Malnutrition is a concern not only in the United States, but in many third world countries too. (Papalia, Olds, …show more content…
(2008). Infant Growth and Child Cognition at 3 Years of Age. Pediatrics, 122(3), E689. Retrieved May 1, 2010, from Career and Technical Education.
Chang, M., Park, B., Singh, K., & Sung, Y... (2009). Parental Involvement, Parenting
Behaviors, and Children's Cognitive Development in Low-Income and Minority Families. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 23(3), 309-324. Retrieved: May 1, 2010 from Research Library.
Gale, C., Martyn, C., Marriott, L., Limond, , Crozier, S., Inskip, H., Godfrey, K., Law, C., Cooper, C., & Robinson, S.. (2009). Dietary patterns in infancy and cognitive and neuropsychological function in childhood. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 50(7), 816-823. Retrieved: May 2, 2010, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1746619551)
Hjälmhult, E.. (2009). Learning strategies of public health nursing students: conquering operational space. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18(22), 3136. Retrieved: May 1, 2010, from ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source.
Papalia, D. E., Olds, Wendkos S., Feldman, Duskin R. (2008). A Child's World: Infancy through Adolescence (11th Ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill.
Siegler, R.S. & Alibali-Wagner. (2005). Children are Thinking (4th Ed.) Upper Saddle
River: Prentice
Everlyn Moore
Psy 101 Introduction to Psychology
Dr. Wendy Conaway
May 14, 2010
This paper will discuss cognitive, social and language development. Four articles will be summarized, and personal experiences will be discussed. The approach to the study of cognitive development by observation and analyzing mental processes in perceiving and handling information is known as information processing theory. (Papalia, Olds, Feldman, 2008) This theory is known as the framework that underlies a wide range of theories and research, and helps researchers determine the estimation of an infant’s later intelligence from the efficiency of their sensory perceptions and processing. (Papalia, Olds, Feldman, 2008) …show more content…
If preschoolers are not active enough, they are more likely to become over weight and develop sleep related problems. Without proper nutrition, obesity began ruling the world. (Papalia, Olds, Feldman)
It is proven that a good nutrition is essential for the health, growth, weight and development of children. It provides them with the brain food they need to survive. There are many programs, and companies that have teamed up to help fight against malnutrition, a state of poor nutrition. Malnutrition is a concern not only in the United States, but in many third world countries too. (Papalia, Olds, …show more content…
(2008). Infant Growth and Child Cognition at 3 Years of Age. Pediatrics, 122(3), E689. Retrieved May 1, 2010, from Career and Technical Education.
Chang, M., Park, B., Singh, K., & Sung, Y... (2009). Parental Involvement, Parenting
Behaviors, and Children's Cognitive Development in Low-Income and Minority Families. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 23(3), 309-324. Retrieved: May 1, 2010 from Research Library.
Gale, C., Martyn, C., Marriott, L., Limond, , Crozier, S., Inskip, H., Godfrey, K., Law, C., Cooper, C., & Robinson, S.. (2009). Dietary patterns in infancy and cognitive and neuropsychological function in childhood. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 50(7), 816-823. Retrieved: May 2, 2010, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1746619551)
Hjälmhult, E.. (2009). Learning strategies of public health nursing students: conquering operational space. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18(22), 3136. Retrieved: May 1, 2010, from ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source.
Papalia, D. E., Olds, Wendkos S., Feldman, Duskin R. (2008). A Child's World: Infancy through Adolescence (11th Ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill.
Siegler, R.S. & Alibali-Wagner. (2005). Children are Thinking (4th Ed.) Upper Saddle
River: Prentice