part of the brain that controls judgment
What is the frontal lobe
Begins 30hrs after fertilization (cells are most vulnerable to toxins)
What is Cell division
T/F:
Lost brain cells from your critical window can potentially grow back
TRUE
for example, you could still learn another language, you would just have your native accent heavily
The two main types of attachment
what is Secure attachment and insecure attachment
The term for 'growth proceeds from head to foot '
The largest brain structure in humans
What is Cerebrum
Is the leading cause of learning disabilities
What is Fetal Alcohol syndrome
At what point does the brain have 50 trillion synapses
What is At birth
Common myth that can actually be harmful to development
let the baby cry it out
(Babies can't be spoiled, children can)
P.I.E.S & M stands for...
Physical
Intelligence
Emotional
Social
Moral
The name of number 5
What is Myelin
Destroys dividing cells (causes cell death)
What is X-rays and/or Toxins
The key to brain development and formation of intelligence
What is Interactive experiences
tender, playful, and loving parents have what type of infants
securely attached
coloring, using a fork, clapping, and brushing teeth are examples of...
Fine motor skills
Carries signals from the cell of one neuron to the dendrites of another neuron
What is Axon
T/F:
The younger the child, the less effect trauma has on brain development
FALSE
The longer the exposure and the younger they are, the worse the effects are.
How much smaller are children's brains that don't play and aren't touched than typical children's brains?
20-30% smaller
Fathers are more...
visually attentive
physically playful
T/F:
babies can run before they walk
FALSE
Brain process of getting rid of brain cells that aren't being used
What is Pruning
is like acid to the brain and can cause emotional and social development delays
What is Cortisol
Critical window for vision
Birth to 6 months
characteristics of disorganized attachment
Angry, defensive, short fuse, doesn't follow directions, and/or difficulty making friends
The physical or mental signs of development in an infant or child
Milestones