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1
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myelination of the __________ __________ , an area of the brain associated with attention and concentration, is completed by the time children are about five.

*bouncer of the brain*

A

reticular formation

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Reticular formation (RAS) (The bouncer of the brain)

*Paying attention to what your brain feels necessary*

Relates to what?

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ADHD

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Misread gestures
Can’t recall simple facts

An under performing student is suffering from?

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Brain in distress
*Amy is a bitch*

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The Limbic system is comprised of the _________ and the _________ , can be permanently altered as a result of childhood abuse.

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hippocampus and the amygdala

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are part of the normal human variation; maximizes diverse thinking and learning opportunities.

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Neurodivergent

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Neurodiversity commonly refers to people with

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ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalcula, Dysgraphla, ASD and other learning disabilities.

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gifted but also facing learning or development challenges, they often use their strengths to cover up struggles.

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Twice-Giftedness

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Can apply logical thinking to concrete problems, but have difficulty with abstract thinking.

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Conservation

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These two parts of the PFC that controls emotion and memory can only hold data for 5-20s unless compelling.

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Amygdala and the Hippocampus

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Looks back to acknowledge unconitional love is a example of what attachment type?

A

secure attachment

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Avoids caregiver is a example of what attachment type?

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avoidant type

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Cries loudly to make sure caregiver knows their errors

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ambivalent type

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most anterior, right under the forehead; the frontal lobe controls intellectual activities, such as the ability to organize, as well as personality, behavior, and emotional control.

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frontal lobe

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near the back and top of the head above the ears; the _________ controls the ability to read, write, and understand spatial relationships.

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parietal lobe

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most posterior, at the back of the head; the occipital lobe controls sight.

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occipital lobe

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side of head above ears situated immediately behind and below the frontal lobes; the temporal lobe controls memory, speech and comprehension.

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temporal lobe

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lower part of brain, leads to spinal cord; the brain stem contains nerve fibers that carry signals to and from all parts of the body. The _________ _______also regulates body functions such as consciousness, fatigue, heart rate, and blood pressure. Damage to the brain stem can cause loss of consciousness.

A

brain stem

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located at the base of the skull; it is a curved mass of nerve tissues that regulates balance and coordinates fine motor skills; it enables us to move quickly and smoothly.

A

cerebellum

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The brain is made up of two types of tissue, ______ matter and ______ matter. _________ matter is involved in analyzing information. _______ matter conducts information between grey matter areas. The ratio of grey to white matter changes over the lifespan.

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*grey and white matter

*grey

*white

20
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These 4 lobes are involed in reading

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* frontal

* temporal

* occipital

* parietal