Theorists
The theorist that developed eight stages of social conflict .
Erik Erikson
What was the process people use to gain knowledge . ( involves feeling and the expression of feelings
Cognitive Development
what refers to independence?
autonomy
birth to the first year
what is an infant?
principles that development proceeds from the head downward
what is cephalocaudal?
Theorist that developed the theory of intelligence being the result of complex interactions.
Howard Gardner
What development involves the developing of small muscles in hands and fingers
Gross-motor Development
what term allow people to display excellent communication and social skills?
interpersonal intelligence
toddler
what is age 1-3
what is an important part of the nervous system involved in the transmission of nerve signals ?
synapses
Theorist that developed the theory that children gain knowledge through exploration.
Jean piaget
What changes effect bone thickness and weight
Physical Development
what is released when the body is under stress?
cortisol
brain connections related to math is from
what is ages 1-4
what is the principle that describes the direction of development?
proximiodistal
Theorist that developed the zone of proximal development
Lev Vygotsky
What is the sequence of biological changes in children
Maturation
what is one factor that causes harmful stress to infants?
over- stimulation
brain development occurs rapidly during ?
what is the first 3 years of life