Parts of the brain
front part of the brain
Frontal Lobe
short, bushy cables that allow each neuron to receive signals sent by other neurons
dendrites
tiny gap between neurons
synapse
knowledge about facts
explicit
top sides of the brain
parietal lobe
brain weeds out these connections in a process called
pruning
skills-based knowledge
implicit
side of the brain where the ears are
temporal lobe
brain cells that support neurons
glial cells
times when some part of the body is very vulnerable to lack of stimulation or to negative experiences
critical periods
intellectual functions people use to manage themselves and their resources
executive functions
back of the brain
occipital lobe
network of fibers that carry brain signals between neurons
wiring
times when the brain is best able to wire specific skills for all children
sensitive periods
storing, organizing, and manipulating information while working on a task
working memory
connects to the spine
brain stem
firing
prime period in a child's life for developing a particular skill
window of opportunity
filtering thoughts and feelings so as not to act impulsively
inhibition