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September 26th 2014
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reflex | An automatic body response to a stimulus. At birth, an infant's physical abilities are limited to reflexes. |
| Motor Sequence | Order in which a child is able to perform new movements. Motor sequence depends on the development of the brain and nerves. |
| Object Permanence | An understanding that objects continue to exist even if a person cannot see them. |
| Deferred Imitation | Watching another person's behavior, then acting out that behavior. This occurs between eighteen and twenty-four months. |
| Telegraphic Speech | Two-word phrases used by toddlers when they first begin to combine words. |
| Temperament | Quality and intensity of children's emotional reactions to their environment, such as passivity, irritability, and activity patterns. |
| Attachment | The strong emotional connection that develops between people. |
| Separation Anxiety | A child's difficulty in separating from parents, often occurring between 6 and 15 months of age. |