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What is the average weight of a child at 24 months?
What is the average weight of a child at 24 months?
- 28 pounds (correct)
- 26 pounds
- 22 pounds
- 30 pounds
During the first year, how much does a child's height increase on average each month?
During the first year, how much does a child's height increase on average each month?
- 2 inches
- 1 inch (correct)
- 3 inches
- 1.5 inches
By what month does a newborn typically double its birth weight?
By what month does a newborn typically double its birth weight?
- 4 months (correct)
- 2 months
- 6 months
- 8 months
Which of the following describes cephalocaudal development?
Which of the following describes cephalocaudal development?
What is the average length of a newborn at birth?
What is the average length of a newborn at birth?
What characterizes reflexes in newborns?
What characterizes reflexes in newborns?
How much does a child's height typically increase during the second year?
How much does a child's height typically increase during the second year?
What is a common misconception about physical development in the first two years?
What is a common misconception about physical development in the first two years?
What is the primary role of an axon in a neuron?
What is the primary role of an axon in a neuron?
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
Which part of the brain is primarily associated with emotions, including fear and anxiety?
Which part of the brain is primarily associated with emotions, including fear and anxiety?
What are neurotransmitters responsible for?
What are neurotransmitters responsible for?
What type of touch is a newborn comforted by?
What type of touch is a newborn comforted by?
Which type of odors do newborns prefer?
Which type of odors do newborns prefer?
Which area of the brain specializes in anticipation, planning, and impulse control?
Which area of the brain specializes in anticipation, planning, and impulse control?
What is a synapse?
What is a synapse?
What is the average daily sleep duration for a newborn?
What is the average daily sleep duration for a newborn?
What are the components of the limbic system?
What are the components of the limbic system?
What facial expression is commonly associated with sweet tastes in newborns?
What facial expression is commonly associated with sweet tastes in newborns?
How do dendrites change over a person's lifetime?
How do dendrites change over a person's lifetime?
How does sleep affect a newborn's brain development?
How does sleep affect a newborn's brain development?
What do newborns demonstrate in response to tastes?
What do newborns demonstrate in response to tastes?
Which factor does not influence a newborn's sleep pattern?
Which factor does not influence a newborn's sleep pattern?
What type of growth is sleep correlated with in newborns?
What type of growth is sleep correlated with in newborns?
Which taste do newborns most prefer?
Which taste do newborns most prefer?
What is a potential consequence of insufficient sleep in newborns?
What is a potential consequence of insufficient sleep in newborns?
What is the primary consequence of forcefully shaking an infant?
What is the primary consequence of forcefully shaking an infant?
Which type of brain function requires basic common experiences to develop?
Which type of brain function requires basic common experiences to develop?
What happens when there is an overabundance of stress hormones in infants?
What happens when there is an overabundance of stress hormones in infants?
How does experience influence brain structure and connections in infants?
How does experience influence brain structure and connections in infants?
Which activity is NOT recommended for stimulating brain connections in infants?
Which activity is NOT recommended for stimulating brain connections in infants?
What is the primary function of the hippocampus in the brain?
What is the primary function of the hippocampus in the brain?
What role does cortisol play in the body?
What role does cortisol play in the body?
What is transient exuberance in the context of brain development?
What is transient exuberance in the context of brain development?
What happens to axons as a child grows?
What happens to axons as a child grows?
What is myelin and what is its role in neural transmission?
What is myelin and what is its role in neural transmission?
How do dendrites develop during early childhood?
How do dendrites develop during early childhood?
Which gland responds to signals from the hypothalamus to produce hormones related to growth?
Which gland responds to signals from the hypothalamus to produce hormones related to growth?
What occurs in the developmental process of neurons?
What occurs in the developmental process of neurons?
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Study Notes
Body Changes in Early Development
- Average birth weight is 7 pounds; by 24 months, it increases to 28 pounds.
- Average birth length is 20 inches, growing to 34 inches by 24 months.
- These measurements serve as norms for physical growth in infants.
Sequences of Physical Development
- Cephalocaudal Development: Growth starts from the head and progresses downward. Height increases by about 1 inch monthly in the first year, with birth weight doubling by 4 months and tripling by the end of the first year.
- Proximodistal Development: Growth occurs from the central axis of the body outward. In the second year, height increases by 4-6 inches and weight by 4-7 pounds, typically in growth spurts.
Reflexes and Newborn Responses
- Newborn reflexes are involuntary movements in response to stimuli, with early preferences for human faces.
- Sensory development includes touch (providing comfort), smell (well-developed, with preferences for pleasant odors), and taste (sensitivity to sweet, sour, and bitter tastes).
Sleep Patterns
- Newborns average 16 hours of sleep daily; sleep needs fluctuate with age and environment.
- Adequate sleep is crucial for brain maturation, emotional regulation, and overall development.
Understanding Motor Development
- Motor development involves the growth and specialization of nervous system connections, including axons and dendrites.
- Axon: Transmits impulses; Dendrite: Receives impulses. Both play vital roles in neural communication.
Key Neuroscience Vocabulary
- Synapse: Junction where neuron axons transmit impulses to other neurons.
- Limbic System: Brain area regulating emotions (amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus).
- Neurotransmitter: Brain chemicals facilitating communication between neurons.
- Hippocampus: Critical for memory processing and location recognition.
- Cortisol: Stress hormone affecting emotional stability.
- Myelin: Fatty tissue covering axons, enhancing message transmission efficiency.
Brain Development Insights
- Infants are born with over 100 billion neurons; during early years, connections proliferate significantly, termed transient exuberance.
- Neurodevelopment is influenced by experiences, both expectant (common) and dependent (specific).
Importance of Stimulation
- Infants require interactive play and sensory experiences to foster brain connections and healthy growth.
- High stress levels can impair brain development and functioning later in life.
- Protective measures are essential to prevent injuries like shaken baby syndrome, which can severely damage neural connections.
Enhancing Brain Development
- The structure and connections of the brain adapt to the experiences encountered during early development, outlining the necessity of nurturing environments for optimal growth.
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