Psych 2130 - Ch. 5 Infant Cognition

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Across
  1. 2. Trial and error; showing variations in behavior.
  2. 5. Altering the schema to account for experiences which don't "fit".
  3. 8. In this stage, the child problems using abstract reasoning.
  4. 12. In this stage, the child uses language to express themselves.
  5. 13. Recalling and repeating a behavior witnessed previously.
  6. 14. Swiss developmentalist who proposed a stage-based model of cognitive development.
  7. 15. Incorporating new experiences into an existing schema.
  8. 16. A mental model which helps us interpret our experiences.
Down
  1. 1. Setting and planning to achieve a goal.
  2. 3. "When Mommy leaves the room, I know that she still exists!"
  3. 4. A baby kicking at a mobile to make it spin is said to be this type of reaction.
  4. 6. Repetitive reaction centered around the baby's own body.
  5. 7. In this stage, the child can solve tangible, "real life" problems.
  6. 9. Mental process, principles or rules.
  7. 10. In this stage, information from the senses and motor actions tell the infant about the world.
  8. 11. Measures sensory and motor skills in infancy.