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What factor plays a significant role in shaping a child's emotional regulation?
What factor plays a significant role in shaping a child's emotional regulation?
- Environmental pollution
- Biological maturity
- Genetic predispositions
- Social interactions and experiences (correct)
How does neural plasticity influence child development?
How does neural plasticity influence child development?
- It prevents brain damage from external factors.
- It allows the brain to adapt and reorganize based on experiences. (correct)
- It limits the brain's ability to change over time.
- It ensures that brain structure remains constant throughout life.
Which neurotransmitter is specifically linked to mood disorders like depression?
Which neurotransmitter is specifically linked to mood disorders like depression?
- Histamine
- Acetylcholine
- Serotonin (correct)
- Adrenaline
What is a significant implication of genetic concordance rates in twin studies?
What is a significant implication of genetic concordance rates in twin studies?
Which statement accurately describes the genetic influences on child behavior?
Which statement accurately describes the genetic influences on child behavior?
What role does emotional expression have in child development?
What role does emotional expression have in child development?
What is a key characteristic of behavior influenced by genes?
What is a key characteristic of behavior influenced by genes?
What does the concept of 'few direct cause-and-effect relationships' imply about child development?
What does the concept of 'few direct cause-and-effect relationships' imply about child development?
Flashcards
Child Development Complexity
Child Development Complexity
Development involves multiple interacting factors, not simple cause/effect.
Neural Plasticity
Neural Plasticity
The brain's ability to change structure based on experiences throughout life.
Emotional Regulation
Emotional Regulation
Managing emotions learned through social interactions and experiences.
Genetic Influence on Behavior
Genetic Influence on Behavior
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Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters
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Polygenic Traits
Polygenic Traits
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Genetic Concordance Rates
Genetic Concordance Rates
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Emotional Experiences in Personality
Emotional Experiences in Personality
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Study Notes
Child Psychology Underlying Assumptions
- Few direct cause-and-effect relationships in child psychopathology
- Interactions between child and environment are interdependent and historical/contemporaneous
- Child development is intertwined with parenting
Emotional Influence on Child Development
- Emotional experiences influence development of personality
- Emotional expression impacts social interactions
- Emotional regulation develops through socialization
Neural Plasticity
- Brain structures change and reorganize based on experiences
- New connections form throughout life, making neural pathways flexible
Neurobiological Contributions
- Different brain structures regulate various functions
- Neurotransmitters (e.g., serotonin, dopamine, GABA) influence emotions, behaviors, and learning
Genetic Influence on Child Behavior
- Multiple genes contribute to a variety of behaviors/emotional responses
- Genes aren't deterministic but influence how we act and think
- Environmental factors often needed for genetic predispositions to manifest
- Monozygotic twins show a 50% concordance rate for depression and dizygotic twins 35%
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