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Section 4

Infancy and Childhood

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The Newborn

The period of the newborn's growth and development over the first 1-2 months is known as the neonatal period of development.

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Physical Development in Childhood

Children's physical development occurs rapidly during the first few years of life as they develop both gross and fine motor skills.

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Cognitive Development in Childhood

Cognitive development occurs rapidly during childhood as the brain continues to grow and develop.

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Socioemotional Development in Childhood

Childhood is a time of rapid emotional and social development, as children learn to regulate emotions and interact with others.

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Influence of Parenting Style on Child Development

There are four main parenting styles that most parents fall into: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved/neglectful.

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Cultural and Societal Influences on Child Development

Culture plays an important role in influencing childhood development, and what is considered "normal" varies greatly from one culture to the next.

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