What caught my attention this week was the operant and classical conditioning. I've done some extra research on the matter. Classical conditioning is such a simple idea and yet is extremely effective.
I was thinking about the attachment theory. It said that the infant connects with the primary caregiver, normally the mother. I don't think that the infant should bond with just one person. I feel that if a baby connects with multiple people, he is practicing his social skills and building his support group.
I had a stay at home mom. I definitely believe that my father felt pushed aside because of her need to cuddle us. I can't say that I agree with this theory.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014
Chapter 2 to 3
I enjoyed reading the section of newborn babies in chapter 3. Probably because I just had my first baby last quarter. It says that newborn babies spend 2-3 hours every day crying. I am so glad my baby didn't spend that much time crying! I wouldn't have been able to handle it. I have never been found of babies and it has been hard to accept one in my life. I never believed all the talk about maternal instincts, but hearing my baby cry is extremely difficult. The book talks about the babies reflexes, but what about a new mom's new instincts?
As soon as my baby cries, I know about it. In fact, if he cries anywhere in the house it will wake me up from a dead sleep. I have always been able to sleep through anything, but as soon as he stirs I'm wide awake. When he cries I feel my arms tense and I have the strongest desire ever to pick him up. My arms will literally start cramping if I don't. I find it incredibly odd and wonder what happens biologically to bring out these new instincts.
Also fascinating is that babies show their temperaments so young. I wonder how many people were "good" babies who turned out to be criminals and whether there is a correlation to early temperaments with certain psychological issues.
As soon as my baby cries, I know about it. In fact, if he cries anywhere in the house it will wake me up from a dead sleep. I have always been able to sleep through anything, but as soon as he stirs I'm wide awake. When he cries I feel my arms tense and I have the strongest desire ever to pick him up. My arms will literally start cramping if I don't. I find it incredibly odd and wonder what happens biologically to bring out these new instincts.
Also fascinating is that babies show their temperaments so young. I wonder how many people were "good" babies who turned out to be criminals and whether there is a correlation to early temperaments with certain psychological issues.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Hi,
Sorry I'm late posting, I had to wait for my book to arrive. It got a little caught up in the mail. What I loved about this chapter is learning about all these different views. I believe that our DNA has a huge impact on who we are and how we interact with the world around us. I have met extended family members for the first time and have been stunned with how alike we are. I recently met my Aunt for the first time and found out that the way we handle stress is identical and our likes and dislikes are nearly identical. Are our wants in life predisposed before birth?
Sorry I'm late posting, I had to wait for my book to arrive. It got a little caught up in the mail. What I loved about this chapter is learning about all these different views. I believe that our DNA has a huge impact on who we are and how we interact with the world around us. I have met extended family members for the first time and have been stunned with how alike we are. I recently met my Aunt for the first time and found out that the way we handle stress is identical and our likes and dislikes are nearly identical. Are our wants in life predisposed before birth?
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