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Written Reflection 3

Written Reflection 3

Q Written Reflection (WR) 3: Please write a 1-page, single-spaced (12 font) reflection about Chapter 3 from the textbook, Gopnik, A. Scientist in the Crib, Chapter 3: What Children Learn About Things, pp. 60-91 • Make sure to include plenty of relevant descriptions from the chapter, and write with clarity to show understanding. • We will discuss the material in class; read critically and thoughtfully, and make notes of insights and questions! Respond to the following: • What key insights did you gain about infant cognitive development? • This book is philosophical in nature; do you agree with the philosophies outlined here, or have a different perspective? • How might you use what you learned to your own work, family or life experience? • Post here on the assigned date

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Stripes - The third chapter begins by explaining how a child will always divert their attention to high contrast, complex patterns as opposed to their habits later in their lives. In other words, the aesthetic of the child is determined by the complexity of the pattern being presented before them. It is one of the main reasons why children are attracted to bright stripes. Movement - A similar importance is held by movement in a child’s life. A child remains attracted to movement ever since their birth. This being the reason why infants can easily be drawn to moving objects upto an extent wherein it sort of hypnotizes them. The text suggests that young babies can not only follow the nature of movement in front of them but can also predict the outcome of the moving object.