: Notice how the mother provides less physical intervention and more verbal prompting as Amalia’s skills improve.
As Amalia reaches the "mature" stages of the video series (often around 47 months), look for shifts in her independence:
While studying these clips, you may encounter related psychological concepts often tested alongside them: mature amalia clips
The Amalia video series is designed to demonstrate foundational theories of physical and cognitive growth. When watching these clips, focus on these two core principles:
: A behavior where one person draws another's attention to an object using gestures (like pointing), a skill unique to human development. PSY 207 Chapter 4 Quiz Flashcards | Quizlet : Notice how the mother provides less physical
: This describes growth that occurs from the "head down." In the videos, you can observe that Amalia's head is proportionately large at birth and becomes smaller relative to her body as she matures.
: A stimulus that initially triggers no response but can be associated with an unconditioned stimulus to create a learned reaction. PSY 207 Chapter 4 Quiz Flashcards | Quizlet
: Watch how Amalia's mother adjusts her level of support based on Amalia's current ability, such as helping her identify where shapes go in a sorter or providing guidance for attention during games.