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What is a neuron
specialized nerve cells
from birth to one year, children are called
infants
development involves the interrelation between relationships with others expression of feeling
social - emotional
is where one neuron ends and another begins
synapses
unused pathways and neurons connection
wither away
what is a synapse
links or connection between neurons
children from the age of three to six are called
pre schooler
running, skipping , jumping, and climbing fall into the category of
gross-motor development
what controls life sustain function and is made up of 3 parts
brain stem
what dose a child build when they have a secure relationship
trust
what is the processes learning to gain knowledge is called
cognitive or intellect development
children from the age of one to three years of age are called
toddler
the growth or change that occurs in children
development
what dose PIES mean
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social
The brain starts developing ______ and finished developing at _______
at conception, 25-26 years
what is the development tends to proceed from the head downwards according to the
cephalocaudal principle
key times for the brain synapses to link easily and efficiently are called
window of opportunity
development involving using small muscles of the hands and fingers
fine motor
what dose NAEYC mean
National Association of the Education of Young Children
explain how synapse are formed
when young children use there 5 senses
what is the development proceeds from the center of the body outward
Proximodistal principle
refers to the sequence of biologicals changes in children
maturation
changes in bone thickness, vision, hearing , muscles, size, and weight are all part of
physical
what dose DAP mean
Developmental appropriate Practice
list 3 different learning style
visual , auditory , kenistedic