What is theory of mind?
Understanding that other people have thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of their own.
What is a harmful practice in parenting?
answers may vary: yelling, bribing, excessive consequences, etc.
What does positive reinforcement mean?
Giving rewards and praise to encourage good behavior
What is permanence in Piaget's stages?
The understanding that things don't just disappear when they are out of sight
What is one of the rewards of being a parent?
answers may vary
Why are family traditions so important?
They create memories and stability
What is the first of the four Piaget stages?
Sensorimotor
what is self discipline?
ability to manage one's own behavior and make the right choices; self control
What is the primary reason for studying child development?
To understand why children think and act the way they do
What is a nuclear family?
A mom, dad, and kids
What is conservation in Piaget's stages?
Conservation means that kids understand quantity doesn't change when something changes appearance
True or false: Heredity is more important than environment in a child's development