Psyc 140 (Portage) Module 3 Study Guide Graded A+

Simple reflexes {Ans: Sensation and action are coordinated primarily through reflexive behaviors.}Three temperament types: {Ans: 1) Easy children 2) Difficult children 3) Slow-to-warm-up children}Cephalocaudal {Ans: Growth starts at the top with the head. -Brain and skull are primary locations of growth (limbs/body later).}Easy children {Ans: Easily adapt to schedules, routines, and new experiences. Happy children.}Kagan {Ans: Temperament and genetics are crucial to development, unfair to blame parents for insecurely attached child.}Insecure avoidant {Ans: -No sign of distress when mother leaves -Infant is okay with stranger -Infant shows little interest when mother returns}