What are the major milestone of physical, perceptual and social development after birth?
The newborn, or neonate, has many capabilities. Among them are the rooting reflex, the startle reflex, and the Babinski reflex. After birth, physical development is rapid; children typically triple their birth weights in a year. Perceptual abilities also increase rapidly; infants can distinguish color and depth after just one month. Other sensory capabilities are also impressive ate birth; infants can distinguish sounds and discriminate tastes and smells. However, the development of more sophisticated perceptual abilities depends on increased cognitive abilities. Social development in infancy is marked by the phenomenon of attachment– the positive emotional bond between a child and a particular individual.
