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6.00 Child Dev.Vocab

TermDefinition
Babbling When babies make speech-like sounds but are not saying real words yet.
Cooing Soft sounds and noises babies make, often to show comfort or happiness.
Jean Piaget A psychologist who created a theory about how children learn and think in stages.
Piaget’s theory of cognitive development A theory explaining how children gain knowledge and learn through stages of development.
Play Activities children do for fun, learning, and enjoyment.
Sensorimotor stage The first stage of Piaget’s theory when babies learn using their senses and actions.
Digital tools Technology tools like apps, websites, or programs that help complete tasks.
Early representational thought When children begin using symbols or images to represent objects and events.
Language development The process of learning sounds, words, and sentences to communicate
Onlooker play When children watch others play but do not join in.
Parallel play When children play beside each other without directly interacting.
Physical tools Tools that people use with their hands and physical effort.
Screen time Time spent using devices with screens, such as TVs, phones, or tablets.
Social interaction Communication or activity between two or more people.
Solitary play When children play alone and do not pay attention to others nearby.
Tertiary circular reactions A stage when children learn through trial and error and experimenting.
Toddler A child between about 1 and 3 years old.
Associative play Play where children interact and share activities but may not have the same goal.
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence The ability to use the body skillfully to solve problems or create things.
Cooperative play Group play where children work together toward a shared goal or activity.
Egocentric viewpoint Seeing situations only from one’s own point of view.
Howard Gardner’s theory A theory stating that people have different types of intelligence and strengths.
Intrapersonal intelligence Understanding one’s own thoughts, feelings, and goals.
Interpersonal intelligence Understanding and working well with other people.
Limited focus Thinking only about one’s own ideas or perceptions.
Linguistic intelligence The ability to use spoken and written language effectively.
Logical-mathematical intelligence The ability to think logically, solve math problems, and analyze information.
Make-believe play Pretend play where children act out real or imaginary situations.
Maria Montessori’s theory A teaching method that encourages independence and learning through hands-on activities.
Memory The ability to remember and recall information or experiences.
Musical intelligence Skill in understanding, creating, or performing music.
Naturalist intelligence The ability to recognize and understand nature, plants, and animals.
Number sense Understanding numbers, amounts, and concepts like more or less.
Preoperational period Piaget’s stage when children ages 2–7 learn using language, imagination, and symbols.
Reasoning Thinking carefully and logically about something.
Spatial intelligence The ability to understand and work with shapes, spaces, and patterns.
Spatial relationships Understanding where objects and people are in relation to each other.
Thinking Using the mind to understand, solve problems, or make decisions.
Use of symbols Using words, pictures, sounds, or gestures to represent ideas or objects.
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