Topic > Understanding the Apgar Score and Piaget Stages in the Infant...

Lev Vygotsky proposes that infants' cooing, crying, and babbling are merely reflexive behaviors and the basis for later external interactive language.2) When a child progressively learns the language, begins to label things in the world. At this stage the child will acquire grammar. 3) Vygotsky states that in the 3rd state of language the child will participate in egocentric speech. In which a child will have lively conversations alone or with someone, whichever is either. Maybe the child is simply expressing his thought process? 4) In the final phase the child internalizes the speech. Previously actions or behavior could be externalized, now the child will plan and think internally. Whether reaching a goal or working on a complex problem, the child will process information with an inner voice.Chapter 6 - BondingA healthy introduction to life and the world is crucial to the initial foundation of a child's cognitive structure. For a child, the early relationships he builds with his caregivers will determine how he perceives and adapts to the world. For example, if a child's needs are neglected, the child may see the world as a cold, anxious and distrustful place, with the possibility that the adult may develop social and relationship problems, as well as depression. A childhood with loving and encouraging parents will help the child to feel confident and assert his or her needs because he or she believes that his or her needs are important and deserve to be..