personality traits in infancy persist through a person’s entire life
Stability
personality traits in infancy become different as we get older
Change
we develop throughout life in a smooth, gradual fashion
Continuous
we develop in a step by step process in which we can no longer "grow" until the previous step is completed
Stages
Searching for the mother's breast when touched to the face; gone after 4 months
Rooting Reflex
when babies spread their toes when the foot is stroked. This reflex is gone by 1 year.
Babinski Reflex
when the baby sucks on whatever is placed in their mouth. This becomes voluntary after 2 months.
Sucking Reflex
stretching of arms and legs due to being startled; gone by 2 months old
Moro Reflex
baby grabs hold of an object placed in the palm of their hand or plantar part of the foot. This reflex is gone by 6 monts
Grasping Reflex
Decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations
Habituation
Genetic, biological & physical development from conception through adolescence
Maturation
Piaget's 1st stage of development (birth-2 years-old); babies explore world using senses & ability to move, and develop object permanence
Sensorimotor Stage
