Midterm #1 - Ch.3 Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy Flashcards
1
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cephalocaudal pattern
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- head to tail growth
- physical growth and feature differentiation work from top down
- see objects before they can move to it
2
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proximodistal pattern
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- near to far
- growth starts at centre and moves towards extremities
- control arms before hands
3
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axons
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- carry electrical impulses away from the brain
- A(xon) for away
4
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dendrite
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- carry impulses towards the brain
5
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neurotransmitters
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allow info to pass
6
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myelination
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encasing axons in fat cells provides energy to neurons and facilitates communication
7
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myelin sheath
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- fat cell layers encasing many axons
- insulation
8
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lateralization
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- function specialization in one hemisphere
- starts before birth
9
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neuroconstructivist view of brain development
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- growth and differentiation of neurons
- formation and loss of synapses
- specialization of brain regions
- biology and environment interact
10
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good sleep patterns in infants are associated with…
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higher cognitive functioning in childhood
11
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how long should babies be breastfed for?
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4-6 months
12
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dynamic systems theory
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- action motivated by perception
- motor skill represent pathways to the infants goals
13
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gross motor skills
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- large muscle activity
- moving arms and walking
14
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fine motor skills
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- finely tuned movement
- precision increases with age
15
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sensation
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eyes, ears, tongue, nostrils, and skin