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The change of growth that occurs in children
The change of growth that occurs in children
Cephalocaudal principle
Cephalocaudal principle
Physical development
Physical development
Proximodistal Development
Proximodistal Development
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Environment
Environment
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The architecture of the brain is formed
The architecture of the brain is formed
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Sequence of biological changes in children which is based on their genetics.
Sequence of biological changes in children which is based on their genetics.
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The most rapid period of brain development is
The most rapid period of brain development is
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The brain is fully developed at birth.
The brain is fully developed at birth.
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A human brain is 1 pound at birth and contains 100 billion specialized nerve cells know as neurons.
A human brain is 1 pound at birth and contains 100 billion specialized nerve cells know as neurons.
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The ability of the brain to change according to stimulation is known as plasticity.
The ability of the brain to change according to stimulation is known as plasticity.
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Overstimulation is good for infants.
Overstimulation is good for infants.
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Healthy brain development depends on healthy human connections.
Healthy brain development depends on healthy human connections.
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Specific time span for normal development of specific skills is known as
Specific time span for normal development of specific skills is known as
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Cortisol is a hormone released when a body is under stress.
Cortisol is a hormone released when a body is under stress.
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The optimal time for vision to develop is
The optimal time for vision to develop is
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The optimal time for vocabulary/speech to develop is
The optimal time for vocabulary/speech to develop is
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The optimal time for emotional control to develop is
The optimal time for emotional control to develop is
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The optimal time of Math/Logic Development to occur is
The optimal time of Math/Logic Development to occur is
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The optimal time for motor development to occur is
The optimal time for motor development to occur is
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Study Notes
Brain Development Chapter 4
- Question 3: The change of growth in children is categorized as maturation.
- Question 4: The Cephalocaudal principle explains development proceeding from the head downward.
- Question 5: Physical development involves physical changes to the body.
- Question 6: Proximodistal development describes growth starting from the center of the body outward.
- Question 7: The environment encompasses factors affecting a child's development, including interactions and inherited characteristics, as well as cephalocaudal and proximodistal principles.
- Question 8: Brain architecture is primarily formed during pregnancy.
- Question 9: The sequence of biological changes in children is based on genetics.
- Question 10: The most rapid period of brain development occurs between birth and three years of age.
- Question 11: The brain is not fully developed at birth.
- Question 12: A human brain weighs one pound at birth and contains 100 billion specialized nerve cells called neurons.
- Question 13: The ability of the brain to adapt and change is known as plasticity.
- Question 14: Overstimulation is not beneficial for infants.
- Question 15: Healthy brain development relies on positive human connections.
- Question 16: Windows of opportunity define specific time periods for specific skills to develop.
- Question 17: Cortisol is a stress hormone.
- Question 18: The optimal time for vision to develop is from birth to six months.
- Question 19: The optimal time for vocabulary development is from birth to three years.
- Question 20: The optimal time for emotional control is from birth to three years.
- Question 21: Optimal time for math/logic development is from birth to three years.
- Question 22: Optimal time to develop motor skills is birth to six months.
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This quiz covers key concepts from Chapter 4 on brain development, focusing on growth principles, maturation, and the environmental influences on children's physical development. Participants will explore terms like cephalocaudal and proximodistal development and critical periods in early brain formation.
