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| What is the nature vs. nurture debate? |
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| is it genetics or enviroment that influences our development |
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| what is the critical period |
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| a time when certain things must occur for normal development |
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| what are the characteristics of Down Syndrome |
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| facial characteristics of thisck tongue, round face, slanted eyes; short stature |
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| What is the age of viability |
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| 22 weeks after conception |
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| When is a baby considered preterm? |
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| born at or below 35 weeks |
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| What is post-partum depression |
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| feelings of sadness and inadequacy weeks after giving birth |
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| how long does a newborn sleep in a day? |
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| Whare are the benefits of brest feeding |
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| decreases chances of every disease, asthma, obesity, heart disease |
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| What is it called when babies have sudden increase in language espically nouns? |
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| naming explosing, occurs around 18 months |
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| how can stress be avoided for the families of babies? |
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| supporting new mothers, involving father in care, strengthen parent's relationship |
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| is it normal for a 2 year old to have strong feelings/strong preferences |
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| yes,it is normal for children to want to wear clothes a certain way or have a certain routine |
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| how does myelination help infants |
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| speeds up signals between neurons allowing small children to think faster |
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| what is ture concerning handedness |
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| it is genetic and cultural, many cultures believe right handed is better then being left handed, switching a child's handedness may interfere with lateralization |
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| how is child abuse substantiated? |
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Definition
| have unmistakable injuries, severe malnutrition, or a witness willing to testify |
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| what are the warning signs of child abuse |
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| delayed dev., child is fearful, easily startled, fantasy play around violence and sex, repeated injuries, multiple absences from school |
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| What are the consequences of abuse |
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| maltreated/abused children consider other people hostile and exploitative, making them fearful, aggressive, and lonlely |
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| what does lack of emotional regulation in children be an early sign of |
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| what is the most productive and enjoyable activity that children undertake according to your notes |
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| how much TV viewing for children under 2 is recommended by the APA and AMA |
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| what are some recommended parental discipline techniques |
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| be consistent, make the punishment fit the crime, chose your battles, praise the behavior you want to continue, be good role model, give positive attention |
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| What are the benefits to playing games with rules |
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| better overall health, less obesity, appreciation for cooperation, improve problem solving |
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| what are some reasons researchers say poverty affect academic achievement adversely |
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| limited exposure to words, less conversations, simple vocabulary used, less reading to their children |
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| what makes a child resilient |
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| they adapt well despite significant adversity and to overcome serious stress |
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| what helps children cope with stress |
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| grandparents, teachers, adults, peers, pets, community institutions |
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| what are the sources of bullying |
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| sttressful home life, ineffective discipline, hostile siblings, peers who approve of bullying |
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| what ar ethe 5 universal needs of middle childhood |
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| material needs being met, learning in school, having friends, proud of self, and supportive and stable family |
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