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Master Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development of Early Childhood with this comprehensive developmental psychology study guide covering physical growth, brain development, motor skills, cognitive changes, language development, learning processes, memory, intelligence, and major developmental theories. Includes exam-focused revision notes, key concepts, and essential topics to strengthen understanding and improve developmental psychology exam performance for 2026/2027.

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Key Take homes: Milestones of motor Age: 18-24
development Gross Motor Skills: Runs (20 months); walks well (24 months); climbs
stairs with both feet on each step; pushes and pulls boxes or wheeled
toys; unscrews lid on a jar
Fine Motor skills: Shows clear hand preference; stacks four to six
blocks; turns pages one at a time; picks up things without
overbalancing


Age: 2-3
Gross Motor Skills: Runs easily; climbs on furniture unaided; hauls and
shoves big toys around obstacles
Fine Motor skills: Picks up small objects; throws small ball while
standing


Age: 3-4
Gross Motor Skills: walks upstairs one foot per step; skips on two feet;
walks on tiptoe; pedals and steers tricycle; walks in any direction
pulling large toys
Fine Motor skills: catches large ball between outstretched arms. cuts
paper with scissors; holds pencil between thumb and fingers
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Age: 4-5
Gross Motor Skills: walks up and down stairs one foot per step;
stands; runs, and walks on tiptoe
Fine Motor skills: strikes ball with bat; kicks and catches balls; threads
beads on a string; grasps pencil properly


Age: 5-6
Gross Motor Skills: skips in alternate feet; walks on a line; slides;
swings
Fine Motor skills: plays ball games well; threads needles and sews
large stitches




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