#4147 Baby Stimuli and Inputs for Learning
#4147 Baby Stimuli and Inputs for Learning #4147 List and describe the stimulus or inputs a baby receives in the first year The first year of life is a period of "sensory blooming," where the brain's plasticity is at its peak. During this time, a baby isn't just a passive recipient; they are actively filtering and integrating a massive influx of data to build their internal model of the world. Here are the primary categories of stimuli and inputs a baby processes during the first 12 months: 1. Visual Stimuli A baby's vision is the least developed sense at birth but undergoes the most rapid transformation. High Contrast: Initially, infants are drawn to black-and-white patterns and high-contrast edges because their retinas can't yet distinguish subtle color shades. Facial Recognition: Humans have a biological predisposition to seek out faces. By 2–3 months, babies begin to recognize primary caregivers and track moving objects. Depth Perception: As they begin...