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Avdeeva N. N.
The development of a child's self-image during the first three years of life
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The forming of self-image in children having been
brought up in families and in residential
institutions is compared. A mirror was used as an
experimental apparatus. Reaction to child's own
reflection was observed beginning at three months
of age. Ten-months-olds brought up in families
recognized themselves and differentiated their own
reflections from that of other persons and of
toys. Infants from institutions in such a
situation often demonstrated indifference and
negative emotions. A child's self-image depends on
social interactions, communication and action
experience; a difference between children brought
up in fa-mily and in institution is a result of
inadequate personal contacts of a child and
adult.
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