Changes in physical, social, emotional, and intellectual functioning over time, from conception through adolescence
Term
DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAIN
Definition
the three main areas of development: physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development
Term
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Development of mental processes used to process information, grow in awareness, solve problems, and gain knowledge
Term
social-emotional development
Definition
development of processes related to interactions with other people
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MATURATION
Definition
changes brought about largely through the unfolding of a persons genetic code
Term
MONOZYGOTIC TWINS
Definition
Twins who share the same genetic code because they developed from one fertilized egg, which divided into two separate individuals
Term
DIZYGOTIC TWINS
Definition
twins who develop from two seperate eggs fertilized by two seperate sperm cells;fraternal twins
Term
HERITABILITY
Definition
an estimate of teh degree to which variation of characteristics in a population is influenced by genetic factors
Term
NATURAL SELECTION
Definition
the process, in nature, whereby individuals who are best adapted to their surroundings survive and reproduce, and the adaptibe characterics of those individuals are passed on to the next generation
Term
Nuclear Family
Definition
family structire in which the biological mother and father and their children live together
Term
single-parent family
Definition
family structure in which children live with only their mother or their father
Term
BLENDED FAMILY
Definition
family structure formed when a widowed or divorced parent remarries
Term
STEP FAMILY
Definition
family structure formed when a person who has children from a former marriage remarries
Term
EXTENDED FAMILY
Definition
family stucture consisting of one or more parents, one or more of the parents children, and one or more other relatives living together in one household
Term
RACE
Definition
a group whose members share a gentic heritage
Term
ETHNICITY
Definition
a group whose members share a common cultural heritage and a sense of belonging
Term
TRANSACTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Definition
the view that development occurs as the result of the interplay between the diverse qualities that individuals bring to their environment abd the diverse environments that individuals experience
Term
What is influenced by ones environment?
Definition
heredity
Term
What is not a controversial issue in the study of child development?
Definition
why development occurs
Term
Cases of wild children are most interesting to child development researchers who study
Definition
nature-nurture controversey
Term
The Greek philosopher Plato believed that
Definition
Term
Cases of children growing up in the wild
Definition
are intriguing but provide only limited evidence of the roles of nature and nurture.
Term
A family that consists of a husband and wife who have children from former marriages is called a(n)
Definition
stepfamily
Term
Many of the beliefs held about immigrant children and families are based on
Definition
immigrants that are in the United States illegally
Term
Tabula rasa is associated with which philosopher?
Definition
Term
Although it appears clear that nature and nurture interact to influence human behavior, the controversy about the effect of each continues because
Definition
how much each shapes particular behaviors is still not clear.
Term
Brittany has difficulty doing things for herself. According to Erikson, this difficulty is the result of which psychosocial crisis?
Definition
autonomy versus shame
Term
According to Darwin what is the result of natural selection?
Definition
most behavior
Term
One of the greatest advantages of the scientific method is that
Definition
Term
Studying the best way to treat children with autism is an example of
Definition
applied research
Term
What theories of development focus on how behaviors promote survival of the species?
Definition
evolutionary
Term
When researchers look at people in their normal habitats without intervening in any way, they are using ________ methods.
Definition
naturalistic
Term
Ethologists study the
Definition
adaptive purposes of behavior
Term
Maria keeps a written journal of her son's early development. Maria's journal is an example of a(n)
Definition
case study
Term
A major advantage of using an experimental setting is that
Definition
one can better determine the cause of behavior
Term
Who is mainly associated with attachment theory?
Definition
Bowlby
Term
Most cells multiply through ________, which involves one duplication of chromosomes and produces an exact duplicate.
Definition
mitosis
Term
Jennifer's genotype includes one gene for a recessive disease, but Jennifer does not have the disease. Jennifer is
Definition
a carrier
Term
Adriana and Tim are both infertile. They decide to find donors of both sperm and egg and then transfer the fertilized egg into Adriana. This procedure is called:
Definition
embryo transfer
Term
Peter was born with immature testes and long limbs. He also lacks body or facial hair and has learning disabilities. Peter most likely has
Definition
Klinefelter's syndrome.
Term
What structures contain the information that guides development
Definition
genes
Term
All cells in the human body have the same number of chromosomes except the ________ cells.
Definition
sex
Term
Untreated, PKU can result in severe mental retardation. But PKU can be treated by dietary changes and no harmful effects of PKU are seen. This provides a classic example of which of the following?
Definition
a gene-environment interaction
Term
In general, women are most likely to get pregnant
Definition
Term
Sperm develop through a process called ________.
Definition
spermatogenesis
Term
One factor in determining whether a man is fertile is that he must have a normal sperm count of at least:
Definition
6,000 sperm
Term
Mothers can feel the movements of her developing child around what month?
Definition
4 months
Term
________ refers to the number and spacing of children a woman bears.
Definition
parity
Term
Austin is a hyperactive child with retarded physical growth, heart defects, and cognitive deficits. He has a flat face and nose and a narrow head. Austin has
Definition
fetal alcohol syndrome.
Term
A woman has a fetus with a transverse presentation. She is likely to
Definition
have a cesarean section delivery.
Term
Ideally, women of average weight should gain ________ pounds during pregnancy.
Definition
30 pounds
Term
What does an epidural block do for labor?
Definition
controls pain
Term
The embryo receives nourishment from the
Definition
placenta
Term
Children of alcoholic mothers are shorter and lighter than average, have heart and cranial defects, and have cognitive deficits. This pattern of characteristics is called the
Definition
fetal alcohol syndrome.
Term
The purpose of the vernix caseosa is to
Definition
protect a newborn from bacteria.
Term
The "baby blues" are experienced by ________ percent of women giving birth.
Definition
70
Term
Infants scan objects by
Definition
looking at edges and contrasts.
Term
Most infants are able to crawl by age
Definition
6-8 months
Term
By what age do most children sleep through the night?
Definition
8 months
Term
Lily is a 13-month-old infant who is developing normally. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true?
Definition
Lily can stand on her own and is just beginning to take a few unassisted steps.
Term
Regressive events in brain development
Definition
include pruning of connections between neurons.
Term
Why is it important to understand states of infant arousal?
Definition
States influence how infants interact with others.
Term
At what time is it recommended that caregivers introduce infants to solid foods such as cereal?
Definition
when the infant is 4 to 6 months old or at least 13 to 14 pounds
Term
A breast-feeding infant is likely to be able to
Definition
identify his or her mother by smell.
Term
The typical newborn sleeps on the average about ________ hours per day.
Definition
16 hrs
Term
The typical newborn sleeps on the average about ________ hours per day.
Definition
the smell of his mother
Term
During the second stage of the sensorimotor period, an infant
Definition
begins to show primary circular reactions
Term
During the second stage of the sensorimotor period, an infant
Definition
begins to show primary circular reactions.
Term
Which of the following statements reflect the views of Vygotsky?
Definition
Term
What percent of "late talkers" continue to show delayed language development later in life?
Definition
30 percent
Term
According to Piaget, use of a reflex such as grasping provides an infant with
Definition
a foundation of information about the world that will support later cognitive growth.
Term
According to Piaget's theory, if a baby does not cry or search for his or her parent when they leave a room, the baby
Definition
has not achieved object permanence.
Term
At what age have children fully developed object permanence?
Definition
18-24 months
Term
Fast mapping refers to
Definition
the way children learn to associate the sound of a word to the concept the word stands for
Term
Sara is putting together a puzzle and looks somewhat confused. Sara's teacher tells her to look at the shapes and the colors of the puzzle pieces to find the one that fits best. Sara's teacher is using the principle of
Definition
scaffolding
Term
Ben and Hayden are playing outside with their mom. Ben spots a plane in the sky and wants his mom and brother to look up and share the excitement. Ben exclaims "Airplane!" Ben's exclamation is a
Definition
holophrase
Term
THEORY
Definition
a set of idea structired to prganize and explain facts
Term
FACT
Definition
an objective, provable statement
Term
empirically based
Definition
based on observation and experimentation
Term
evolutionary theories
Definition
explanations of development that focus on how behaviors promote the survival of the individual and species
Term
ETHOLOGICAL THEORY
Definition
explantions of development that focus on the causes and adaptive value of behavior, considering both the evolutionary history of the species and the social context
Term
ATTACHMENT THEORY
Definition
explanation of development that focuses on the quality of the early emotional relationships developed between children and their caregivers
Term
neurodevelopmental approaches
Definition
explanations of development that focus on the relationship of brain development to behavior and thinking
Term
psychoanalytic theories
Definition
explanation of development that focus on the uncoscious drives and forces that develop within the mind
Term
libido
Definition
the source of action and sexual desire
Term
ID
Definition
the part of the psyche that is primitive and instinctual
Term
EGO
Definition
the part of the psyche that is the source of reason abd operates within the conditions and demands of the real world
Term
SUPEREGO
Definition
the part of the pyche that represents ones conscience, moral standards, and code of social conventions
Term
PSYCHOSEXUAL DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Freud stage theory of development, based on how the libido is transformed into different structures and modes of expression
Term
PSYCHOSOCIAL CRISIS
Definition
in Eriksons lifespan theory, the struggle that occur at the various stages of development bewteen two conflicting personality characteristics
Term
CLASSICAL CONDITIONING
Definition
Pavlov's theory of how responses to neutral stimuli become conditioned
Term
OPERANT CONDITIONING
Definition
learning based on the principle that the consequences of a behavior affect the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated
Term
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
Definition
presentation of stimuli that increase the likelihood that a behavior will occur
Term
NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT
Definition
removal of a negative or aversive stimulus, which increases the likelihood that a behavior will recur
Term
PUNISHMENT
Definition
application of unpleasant consequences to decrease the likelihood that a behabior will be repeated
Term
EXTINCTION
Definition
reducing unwanted behavior by withholding all positive consequences
Term
SHAPING
Definition
the process of rewarding behaviors that approximate the desired behavior
Term
VICARIOUS REINFORCEMENT
Definition
learning by watching the consequences of other peoples behavior
Term
SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
Definition
Bandura's theory that individuals are greatly influenced by observing and imitating other people
Term
SCHEMES
Definition
cognitive guides or blue prints for procesing information about the world
Term
ASSIMILATION
Definition
directly processing information that fits a scheme
Term
ACCOMODATION
Definition
changing a scheme to fit new information from the environment
Term
SENSORIMOTOR STAGE
Definition
Piaget's first stage of cognitive development (0-2 years), in which the child relates to objects and people through his or her senses and motor skills
Term
PREOPERATIONAL STAGE
Definition
Piaget's second stage of cognitive development (2-7 years), in which children begin to think in symbols but are egocentric and perceptually bound in their thinking
Term
CONCRETE OPERATIONAL STAGE
Definition
Piage's third stage of congitive development (7-11 years), in which children begin to use logic to solve problems
Term
FORMAL OPERATIONAL STAGE
Definition
Piagets's fourth stage of cognitive development (11 years), inwhich individuals are capable of applying logical principles to hypothetical and abstract situations
Term
ZONE OF PROXIMAL DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Vygotsky's term for distance bewteen what a child can do unaided and whaat a child can do through interaction with skilled helpers
Term
INFORMATION PROCESSING THEORY
Definition
explanations for development that are based on the idea that people have limited capacities for learning but can flexibly apply strategies to find ways around those limitations
Term
SENSORY REGISTER
Definition
the part of the information processing system that allows people to very briefly retain information taken in through the senses
Term
SHORT TERM MEMORY
Definition
the part of the information processing system that holds information long enough for the person to evaluate and selectivly act on the input
Term
LONG TERM MEMORY
Definition
the part of teh information processing system that has an unlimited capacity for storing information over long periods of time
Term
ECOLOGICAL MODEL
Definition
Bronfenbrenner's model of the different spheres of influence
Term
MICROSYSTEM
Definition
the inner sphere of the ecological model, which represents the immediate environment and includes influences such as physical objects, the structure of the environment, and the roles of and relationships among family members
Term
MESOSYSTEM
Definition
the middle sphere of the ecological model, which encompasses the connections among settings that include the child and how these connections influence the child
Term
EXOSYSTEM
Definition
teh part of the ecological model that represents the linkages among settings, one of which does not include the child, and how these influences develop
Term
MACROSYSTEM
Definition
the outermost sphere of the ecological model, which represents societal values and attitudes
Term
DYNAMIC SYSTEMS THEORY
Definition
a theory based on the idea that complex systems form from basic and simple conditions without adhering to a master plan for development
Term
CONTROL PARAMETERS
Definition
the individual parts of a dynamic system
Term
RATE LIMITING COMPONENT
Definition
the slowest, or last-developing part of a dynamic system
Term
CASE STUDY
Definition
method in which a researcher collects information about aspects of a persons life
Term
CLINICAL INTERVIEW
Definition
method in which the researcher asks detailed questions while interacting with the patient
Term
SURVEY STUDY
Definition
method in which a number of people respond to a set of structured questions
Term
NATURALISTIC STUDY
Definition
method in which researchers observe participants in their natural environment
Term
CORRELATIONAL STUDY
Definition
method in which researchers compare participants on two variables to determine whether the variables relate to each other
Term
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Definition
method in which scientist bring people into a manipulated laboratory situation and then note the effects of the manipulation
Term
RANDOM SAMPLING
Definition
selecting participants for a study at random
Term
RANDOM ASSIGNMENT
Definition
randomly assigning people to groups in a study so that the effects of uncontrolled variables will be the same for all groups
Term
INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
Definition
condition that is assumed to be the cause of behavior and is manipulated by the scientist
Term
CROSS- SECTIONAL STUDY
Definition
method in which individuals of different ages are tested at the same point in time and the results from each age group are compared
Term
COHORT
Definition
a group of individuals who are the same age or who experience similar events at the same time
Term
LONGITUDINAL STUDY
Definition
method in which the same group of individuals is tested at different point in time
Term
cohort-sequential research design
Definition
a cross-sectional study expanded so that data are collected from the same cohorts at different points in time
Term
GENOME
Definition
a persons complete set of DNA
Term
CHROMOSOMES
Definition
the structures on which genes reside
Term
DNA
Definition
a double helix consisting of two backbones, like a twisted ladder, whose rungs are made up of chemical combinations;the basis of chromosomes
Term
GENES
Definition
the protion of DNA that encodes specefic genetic information
Term
MITOSIS
Definition
a type of cell division that gives rise to two daughter cells each with identical chromosomes and genotypes; involves one duplication of chromosomes and one cell division
Term
GAMETES
Definition
the sex cells (ova and sperm)
Term
MEIOSIS
Definition
the process of cell replication undergone by ova and sperm; involves one duplication and one division of chromosomes, resulting in cells with a full set of genetic material, which undergo another division so that the final four cells each contain hal fthe complement of chromosomes
Term
KARYOTYPE
Definition
a photograph of chromosomes, used by geneticists to align each chromosome with the other member of its pair
Term
AUTOSOMES
Definition
the first 22 pairs of chromosomes, which account for most of the bodys cells
Term
SEX CHROMOSOMES
Definition
the 23rd pair of chromosomes which accounts for a persons sex
Term
GENOTYPE
Definition
a persons genetic code
Term
PHENOTYPE
Definition
the outward expression of the genotype
Term
ALLELES
Definition
different forms of each gene
Term
HOMOZYGOUS
Definition
describing inheritance of a trait to which each parent has contributed identical copies of the gene
Term
HETEROZYGOUS
Definition
decribing inheritance in which each parent contributed a differenct copy of the gene
Term
DOMINANT GENE
Definition
a gene whose code is expressed when only one copy of the gene is present
Term
RECESSIVE GENE
Definition
a gene whose code is not expressed in the presence of a dominant gene
Term
CARRIERS
Definition
people who are heterozygous for a recessive disorder
Term
BALANCED POLYMORPHISM
Definition
a kind of genetic diveristy in which the genes that cause diseases provide certain genetic advantages as well as disadvantages
Term
FRAGILE X SYNDROME
Definition
a condition passed on by sex-linked transmission and characterized by protruding ears, prominent jaw, unusual speech, poor eye contct, and mild to moderate retardation
Term
GENETIC IMPRINTING
Definition
situation in which gene expression depends on theprigins of the gene
Term
POLYGENIC TRANSMISSION
Definition
combined effect of multiple genes
Term
REGULATOR GENES
Definition
genes that control the expression of other genes
Term
RANGE OF REACTION
Definition
the range of possibilities of phenotypic variation displayed in response to different environments
Term
CANALIZED
Definition
gentically limited phenotypic variation
Term
OVUM
Definition
a human egg
Term
SPERMATOGENESIS
Definition
the process by which sperm develop
Term
SPERMATOZOA
Definition
mature spermatids that are fully functional and capable of fertalizing human ovum
Term
GERMINAL STAGE
Definition
the first stage of prenatal development, which begins at conception and lasts until the fertalized egg implants itself in the uterine wall
Term
EMBRYONIC STAGE
Definition
the second stage of prenatal development, which begins at implantation and lasts untill about eight weeks
Term
FETAL STAGE
Definition
the third and final stage of prenatal development, which begins at about eight weeks and last until birth
Term
ZYGOTE
Definition
the fertalized ovum
Term
AMNION
Definition
a membrane that grow over the embryo and becomes filled with amniotic fluid, which protects the embryo
Term
CHORION
Definition
a membrane that grows to surround the embryo after about one month of development and helps form the plancenta
Term
PLACENTA
Definition
the structure through which nutrients and waste products are exchanged between mother and the developing embryo
Term
UMBILICAL CORD
Definition
the lifeline of the embryo consisting of two arteries and one veins
Term
CEPHALOCAUDAL DEVELOPMENT
Definition
growth that occur from the head down
Term
PROXIMODISTAL DEVELOPMENT
Definition
body parts closer to the central axis grows first, while those farther away develops later
Term
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
Definition
a constellation of problems, including physical deformities and intellectual deficits, that may occur if a mother drinks heavily during pregnancy
Term
FETAL ALCOHOL EFFECTS
Definition
the effects, including mildly retarded physical developmentand learning disabilities that may occur if a mother drinks moderately during pregnancy
Term
PARITY
Definition
the number and spacing of children a woman bears
Term
STATE OF AROUSAL
Definition
degree to which an infant is alert, attentive, or awake
Term
NEURONS
Definition
the nerve cells that make up the communication system of the brain
Term
DENDRITES
Definition
parts of a neuron that are located on the cell body and recieve messahes from other neurons
Term
AXON
Definition
long part of a neuron that is located at the cell base and sends messges to other neurons
Term
SYNAPSES
Definition
small, gaps, or spaces, between the cells through which information is transmitted from one neuron to the next
Term
SYNAPTOGENESIS
Definition
the creation of new neural connections, or synapses
Term
MYELINATION
Definition
the process in which a neuron is sheathed in a smooth layer of fatty proteins (myelin)
Term
CRUISE
Definition
in infant development to move around while holding on to things for support
Term
COLOSTRUM
Definition
a premilk substance containing antibodies from the mother that protects the baby from infections
Term
INFANT DEVELOPMENT 3 MONTHS
Definition
pushes up on arms, lifts and holds head up, rolls from back to stomach
Term
INFANT DEVELOPMENT 6 MONTHS
Definition
hands reach for feet to play, uses hands to support self
Term
INFANT DEVELOPMENT 9 MONTHS
Definition
alternates leg and arm movement
Term
INFANT DEVELOPMENT 12 MONTHS
Definition
pulls to stand
Term
INFANT DEVELOPMENT 15 MONTHS
Definition
walks independently, squats to pick up objects
Term
PRIMARY CIRCULAR REACTIONS
Definition
repetitive actions that are centered on an infants own body and motions
Term
SECONDARY CIRCULAR REACTIONS
Definition
repetitive actions focused on the qualities of objects, such as the noises they make or their shapes and colors
Term
OBJECT PERMANENCE
Definition
the concept that people and objects have an independent existence beyond ones own perception of them
Term
A-NOT B ERROR
Definition
infants tendency to search in the first hiding spot (A) while ignoring the second (B)
Term
TERTIARY CIRCULAR REACTIONS
Definition
subtle modifications infants make in their behavior with objetcs so as to explore the effects of those modifications
Term
SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION
Definition
the use of mental symbols to represent objects
Term
IMAGE SCHEMAS
Definition
primitive notions based on the visual appearance of obejcts, that lay a foundation for thinking about them
Term
RELATIONAL PLAY
Definition
actions demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between two objects
Term
SCAFFOLDING
Definition
informal teaching methods that provide structure and support for childrens thinking
Term
HABITUATION
Definition
decrease in attention to a repeatedly presented stimulas
Term
DISHABITUATION
Definition
renewed attention after habitutation caused by presentation of a new stimulas
Term
PHONEMES
Definition
the sounds of a language that are the basis for word construction
Term
SEMANTICS
Definition
the meanings associated with words
Term
SYNTAX
Definition
the grammer, or rules of a language
Term
PRAGMATICS
Definition
the practical rules guiding the use of verbal and nonverbal communication in differing situations
Term
PHONETIC AWARENESS
Definition
knowledge of permissable and nonpermissable strings of sounds in ones native language
Term
HOLOPHRASES
Definition
individual words that convey as much meaning as a whole sentence
Term
FAST MAPPING
Definition
associating the sound of a word with the concept a word stands for, somtimes in a single exposure
Term
TELEGRAPHIC SPEECH
Definition
early language in which only highly informative words are used and less informative words are neglected
Term
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE
Definition
Noam Chomskys idea that there is a part of the brain that allows children to understand the properties of all human languages
Term
THE BRAIN (FRONTAL LOBE)
Definition
thinking, planning, problem solving)
Term
THE BRAIN (PRIMARY MOTOR CORTEX)
Definition
body movements
Term
THE BRAIN (PRIMARY SOMATOSENSORY CORTEX)
Definition
touch, temeperature, pressure, other somantic sensations)
Term
THE BRAIN (PARIETAL LOBE)
Definition
perception
Term
THE BRAIN (WERNICKES AREA)
Definition
understanding, language
Term
THE BRAIN (OCCIPITAL LOBE)
Definition
visual area
Term
THE BRAIN
Definition
verbal memory
Term
THE BRAIN (BROCA'S AREA)
Definition
using language
Term
CHILD DIRECTED SPEECH/MOTHERESE
Definition
a special version of language that caregivers use with their children (ex. tummy for stomach, baby eats carrots)
Term
ENDOGENOUS SMILE
Definition
smile that is triggered by changes in nervous system activity and involves only the lower facial muscles
Term
EXOGENOUS SMILE
Definition
smile that is triggered by external stimuli
Term
TEMPERAMENT
Definition
the predisposition to respond in certain enduring and characteristic ways to ones environment
-fearful distress-child withdraws and becomes distressed in certain environments
-Anger/fustration- child becomes angry when needs are not met
Positive affect- positive emmotion,pleasure, and excitement shown by a child
-Acitivity level- a childs level of gross motor activity and energy
- Attention span- a childs abilityt o stay focused
-Regularity- the predictability of a childs behavior
Term
GOODNESS OF FIT
Definition
the match between a childs temperament and the demands of his/her enviroment
Term
PHASES OF ATTACHMENT
Definition
0-2 months- Preattachment
2-6 months- Attachment-in-the making
7-12 months- Clear-cut attachment
48 months- Goal-corrected partnership
Term
STRANGE SITUATION
Definition
a process used to assess infants attachment by increasing stress due to seperation from caregivers and strangers
Term
SECURE ATTACHMENT
Definition
pattern in which infants use their attachment figures as a secure base,obtaining comfort from their presecence and becoming distressed by their abscence
Term
AVOIDANT ATTACHMENT
Definition
pattern characterized by conspicous avoidance of contact or interaction with the caregiver
Term
AMBIVALENT ATTACHMENT
Definition
pattern characterized by inconsistent behavior toward a caregiver
Term
DISORGANIZED/DISORIENTED ATTACHMENT
Definition
pattern characterized by lack of coherant strategy from handeling seperations from and reunions with the caregiver
Term
SYNCHRONY
Definition
degree to which caregivers and baby behavior occur together and are coordinated to produce a state of mutual joy and engagement
Term
GLIAL CELLS
Definition
cells that provide physical and functional support for neurons
Term
PREFRONTAL CORTEX
Definition
the front part of the brain which is involved in planning, social behavior and working memory
Term
EVENT RELATED POTENTIALS
Definition
a sharp increase in electrical activity in the brain that is created by exposure to a particular stimulas
Term
EXPERIENCE DEPENDANT PLASTICITY
Definition
a shift in the wiring of the brain based on the type of environament the person is exposed to
Term
AUDITORY CORTEX
Definition
the part of the brain that responds to complex musical tones
Term
KWASHIORKOR
Definition
a form of protein-energy malnutrition in which only protein is sufficient
Term
MARASMUS
Definition
a form of protein energy malnutrition caused by severe body waste
Term
FUNCTIONAL ISOLATION
Definition
increased disengagement from social and physical environments that may result from a poor environment and inadequate nutrition
