___ Development
Refers to the expression of feelings
Emotional Development
One of the oldest and best methods for learning about young children
Observation
A principal or idea that is proposed, researched, and generally accepted as an explanation.
theory
Early Childhood covers the period from ___ to ___
Birth to 9 years
The critical timing for promoting brain connections related to math is from ___ years of age.
1-4
Involves acquiring information
Cognitive Development
Characteristics and behaviors typical of children in specific age groups
Developmental Milestones
Principal that development proceeds from the head downward.
cephalocaudal
To collect data preschool teachers usually use what?
informal observation
The ability of an infant's brain to change according to stimulation is known as what?
plasticity
Includes coordination
Physical Development
Designed to record the presence or absence of specific traits or behaviors
checklists
The sequence of biological changes in children
maturation
Birth to 1 year is known as what term
Infant
The basic principles of growth and development are ______.
Universal
Involves interacting with others
Social Development
Used to indicate the degree to which a quality or trait is present
rating scale
Toxic stress that can undermine the developing brain with lasting effects on development
adverse childhood experiences (ACE)
development proceeds from the center of the body outward
proximodistal
One factor that causes harmful stress to infants is what?
Overstimulation
Involves stamina
Physical Development
Contains a brief narrative account of a specific incident
anecdotal record
Provides child care for children in the child's own home.
Nanny
Adjusting what is already known to fit new information
Accommodation
The first six months are a key window of opportunity for developing ____/
vision