develops schematic ideas
deliberate actions focus on
repeating interesting effects
direct imitation
focused on self
simple associations
increased physical skills
enable infant to handle materials
more effectively
Activities included are reaches for and grasps objects, manipulates items
repeats interesting or surprising
actions
copies another baby banging with a
wooden spoon
links objects by function
sits and passes toy from one hand to
the other
The intrinsic motivation is a desire to complete the tasks for oneself and where no outside factors influence or motivates the person and activity is itself a reward. It strengthened and reinforced by positive feelings.
