Ch 6 Vocab Flashcards
Cholesterol and calcium build up inside the walls of the blood vessels that forms plaque
Atherosclerosis
The basic filtering unit in the kidneys
Nephrons
Persons who are 19 to 40 years of age
Early adults
Areas where the infant’s skill has not fused together
Fontanelles
Persons who are 1 to 3 years of age
Toddlers
A bond between an infant and his or her parents in which the infant understands that the parents will be responsive to his or her needs
Secure attachment
Persons who are 41 to 60 years of age
Middle adults
An infant reflex in which the infant opens his or her arms wide, spreads the fingers, and seems to grab at things
Moro reflex
A type of reasoning in which a child bases decisions on his or her conscience
Postcoventional reasoning
A bond between an infant and his or her caregiver in which the infant is repeatedly rejected and develops an isolated lifestyle
Anxious-avoidant attachment
A type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from peers and society
Conventional reasoning
Persons who are 3 to 6 years age
Preschoolers
An infant reflex that occurs when something touches an infants cheek, and the infant instinctively turns his or her head toward the touch
Rooting reflex
A person who is 6 to 12 years of age
School age
