Category: Infant
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Development of Vision in an Infants Eye in the First 12 Months: Descriptive Essay
Vision is the faculty of being able to see. The human eye allows us to have a sense of sight, enabling us to learn more about the world than we do with any other senses, hence why it is so crucial to maintain our vision by getting routine checkups. I will discuss many properties of…
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Cross-Species Intersensory Perception of Infants
This article was about a study carried out to investigate whether younger infants are better in discriminating voices and faces when compared with those older than them. According to Lewkowicz and Ghazanfar (2006), current theoretical views assume that basic intersensory perceptual ability are either present at birth and they become more developed as one grows…
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A Study of Infant Mortality Among Black Mothers in the United States
Introduction High rates of infant mortality remain a severe problem on the current health care agenda, reflecting the failure of the clinical system to deliver high-quality services or the low availability of medicine and related knowledge among mothers. Infant mortality is a highly sensitive societal threat affecting not only the well-being of mothers but also…
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Fetal Development and Infant Attachment
Fetal Development The development of a fetus is influenced by a multitude of factors throughout the process. While the exact number of these influences and their relative weight is unclear, they are most commonly divided into two broad categories: biological and environmental determinants. The biological side of the process is mainly determined by the genetic…
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Infant and Mother Behavior Observation
Abstract This report aims at the representation of the controlled observation results. In particular, the study examined the mother and the reaction of 23 months aged female. To assess the observation, I used the percentage agreement and Cohens Kappa coefficient. Such variables as proximity and contact seeking behaviour, contact maintaining behaviour, resistant behaviour, avoidant behaviour,…
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Infant-Parent Attachment Relationship
Table of Contents Introduction Definition of Attachment Theory Overview and Significance of Infant-Parent Attachment Study Methodology Conclusion References Introduction The topic of infant and parent attachment has long been focused on developmental psychology. Research into the various aspects of infant-parent attachments, including emotional, physical, and cognitive development, is essential to understanding how children develop a…
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Infant Baptism in the First Five Centuries
Table of Contents Introduction Opposition to Infant Baptism Scriptural Basis for Infant Baptism First To Fifth Century Teachers on Infant Baptism The Practice of Baptism: The Ceremony Infant Baptism in the Present Age Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Infant baptism refers to the practice of baptizing children few days after they are born. The question of necessity…
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What Can Be Done to Improve the Abilities of Infants and Toddlers
Children are flimsy by nature so adult care and guidance are crucial in a childs upbringing. Childhood is often reflected in adults depending on the care and parenting acquired by infants or toddlers. If children receive helpful experiences, it predisposes them to better adulthood. In order to attain a better society, there is a need…
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Responsiveness Between Mothers With Depressive Symptoms and Their Infants
The Research Purpose The rationale for this study was to ascertain the efficiency of using Interaction coaching for at-risk parents and their infants (ICAP) intervention to uphold sensitive responsiveness between mothers undergoing postpartum depression and the newborns. The study aimed at establishing whether a subtle well planned coaching on mode of interaction and communication between…
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Observation and Interpreting Infants Behavior
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Interpreting infants behavior is a challenging task since the nature of maternal-child relationships is complex. A child is typically completely dependent on its parent (usually the mother), and it is the parents responsibility to ensure a safe transition from complete reliance to partial dependence. Winnicott created…