Question 1 -Toys for Growth and Development
The toy business is a multi-billion dollar industry. Often parents wonder what types of toys would be most helpful with their child’s growth and development. In the Studies activity for this unit, you selected a toy and research it. For this discussion, post an image of the selected toy, and briefly describe it. Outline a feature of the toy that promotes at least one of the following domains of infant development:
Physical.
Cognitive.
Emotional.
Social.
In your post, be sure to mention specific theory or research to support your post. Hint: Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, the information processing theory, and Erikson’s psychosocial theory are some helpful resources in this area.
Question 2- Secure Attachment
Attachment (or bonding) is a critical aspect of a young child’s development. Review the information about attachment in Chapter 7 of your textbook. In your post, discuss how attachment develops in infants, and cite specific theory and research. For example, cite psychoanalytic perspective, behaviorism, ethological theory, Harlow, Bowlby, or Ainsworth. Additionally, discuss two factors that affect attachment security.
