| A | B |
| Reflex | An automatic body response to a stimulus |
| Motor sequence | Order in which a child is able to perform new movements |
| Object permanence | An understanding that cannot see them |
| Deferred imitation | Watching another person's behavior, then acting out that behavior |
| Telegraphic speech | Two-word phrases used by toddlers when they first learn to combine words |
| temperament | Quality and intensity of children's emotional reactions totheir environment, such as passivity, irritability, and activity patterns |
| Attachment | The strong emotional connection that develops between people |
| Separation anxiety | A child's difficulty occurring between 9 and 18 months of age |