Asked by Kathleen Butterworth on Apr 24, 2024
Describe one myth of child development in babies and why it is untrue.
Myth
A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or phenomena, that serves to explain a practice, belief, or natural occurrence.
Child Development
The physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth that occurs from birth through late adolescence.
- Identify the false beliefs surrounding child development and understand how empirical research disproves them.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the false beliefs surrounding child development and understand how empirical research disproves them.