Nature and Nurture Influences Lisa Baker ECE 205 Introduction to Child Development Instructor: Jill Windes September 29‚ 2014 Nature and Nurture Influences We were asked to write a paper on Nature and Nurture influences on a child development. There has been a debate for years about this topic. Some phycologist believe that it is just nature that you are born with the genes from you parents to make you the way you are through evolution. Then there are those that it is just the nurturing
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The pattern of development in the first 3 years of life Early childhood is a time of massive growth in all areas of development. A needy newborn grows into a little person who can take care of their own body and interact with others. Because of this‚ the primary developmental task of this stage is ‘skill development’. Between birth and age three‚ physically‚ a child typically quadruples in weight and doubles in height. Bodily proportions also shift‚ so that the infant‚ whose head accounts for almost
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his childhood. When Bowlby was four years old his nanny‚ who was his primary caregiver‚ left the family. Later on in his writings he described this as the tragic loss of a mother. When Bowlby was seven years old he was sent to boarding school‚ this was a common thing for boys of his age and social status. In his writing‚ “Separation: Anxiety and Anger” he said that this was a horrible time for him. He said that because of the horrible experiences he had as a child‚ he was able to display a sensitivity
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DIFFICULTY DIANOSING 16 YEAR OLDS WITH BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER INTRODUCTION: For many years‚ Borderline personality disorder was considered a mental illness only associated with adults above age 18‚ however in recent years mental health professionals have begun to consider the possibility of Borderline Personality Disorder being diagnosed in adolescents. Borderline personality disorder is characterized by extreme patterns of impulsivity such as promiscuous sex‚ spending sprees‚ reckless
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Example development plan Child’s name ………………………………… Age ……………………. Key person / home link ………………………… Today’s date ……………………. Interests observed / individual needs of the child Eg. Enjoys block building‚ looking at books‚ being outdoors‚ water tray and buckets. Gaining confidence climbing steps‚ developing manipulation skills whilst using scissors. Information provided by parent/carer/by child about own likes‚ dislikes Eg. Interests at home Aims/targets/purpose
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Priscilla Peerally Understand child and young person development [331.1] Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth - 19 years ac[1.1] explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth – 19 years ac[1.2] explain the difference between sequence of development and rate of development and why the difference is important. By watching a child pattern od development your able to see the different stages in age‚ that will help
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UNIT 2 Promote Child and Young Person Development 1. Assessing the development need of children or young people and preparing development plans 1.1. Explain the factors that need to be taken into account when assessing development There are a number of factors to consider when carrying out observations. You must take into account the child’s wishes in regards to what they want to do‚ how they feel emotionally‚ their ethnic and cultural backgrounds as well as their linguistic capabilities. These
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experience one or the other during your development stages. While others may suggest that it is a little of both that takes a factor in how an individual development in their life. If a person feels that nature influenced them the most‚ they believe that the things that spike development is mainly genetics with the world around them assisting. In the process of nurture‚ a person believes that the affection or attention‚ as well as their surroundings‚ being shown to the child while they are developing has the
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Assignment 023 Understand Child and Young Person Development Table 1: Physical development Age range Explain the sequence and rate of development 0-3 months When born‚ babies show innate reflexes‚ such as swallowing and sucking‚ rooting reflex‚ grasp reflex‚ startle reflex‚ walking and standing reflex; in the first month babies become less curled up and the startle reflex is starting to fade; toward the end of the third month babies start lifting and turning their heads. 3-6 months
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Unit 024 Promote Child and Young Person Development Outcome 1 Be able to assess the development needs of children or young people and prepare a development plan Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1. Explain the factors that need to be taken into account when assessing development When assessing a child/young person we must be careful to take in to account confidentiality before carrying out any observations. Within my setting‚ we have an Welcome pack (aka Induction Pack) with lots of
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