stages of brain development Flashcards
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development
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How we change & mature across our lifetime.
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stage 1
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Pre-natal (from conception to birth)
3
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stage 2
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Childhood (from birth to 12)
4
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stage 3
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Adolescence (from 13-19)
5
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stage 4
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Adulthood (20+)
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pre-natal
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develop neural tube, cerebral cortex, neurons and simple synapses.
7
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childhood
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develop more neural connections, more dense synapses in the prefrontal cortex, understand cause & effect as connections strengthen.
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adolescence
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grey matter reaches maximum density, maturation of limbic system, pre-frontal cortex and frontal lobes.
9
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adulthood
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fully matured pre-frontal cortex. Neurodegenerative diseases can be developed.
10
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intelligence quotient tests (IQ)
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Measuring how we learn, think & problem-solve.
