Homework assignment

1. Define the following concepts (key terms) in YOUR OWN WORDS: ◦ object permanence ◦ causality ◦ mental combinations ◦ deferred imitation

2. Using this list of behaviors, sort them into the correct sensorimotor stage in the table below. You must use them all: • Looks for hidden objects                                              • Shakes rattle in different ways • Grasping                                                                                                  • Repeats interesting action • Putting mom’s hands together to make her clap               • Plays alone with a doll • Sits & passes toy from one hand to another                     • Attempting to hold a bottle to drink it • Gazes at adults                                                            • Laughs when mom starts playing • Manipulates items                                                       • Makes deliberate cry to get attention • Plays peek-a-boo                                                         • Imitates parts of an adult role • Looks in several places for lost object                            • Sucks on own hands • Sucking on pacifier or bottle                                              • Feels texture of blanket • Imaginary play                                                            • Hides from dad at bedtime • Points to car and says, “car”                                          • Reaches for bib at feeding time  

Sensorimotor Substage

Age Range? Typical Behaviors (from the list above)

Substage 1: Reflexive

   

Substage 2: Primary Circular Reactions

   

Substage 3: Secondary Circular Reactions

   

Substage 4: of Secondary Circular Reactions

   

Substage 5: Tertiary Circular Reactions

   

Substage 6: Mental Representation

   

   

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