Brain Organization
Function of myelin
Increase impulse speed
Define Exploration
Interest in interacting with surroundings
Biggest safety concern with toys
choking hazard
Name of four abilities babies learn
Making Associations
Understanding Cause and Effect
Remembering Experience
Paying Attention
Define Object Permanence
Understanding the not seeing something does not mean that thing no longer exists
Toys children often like
bright colors, noisy, stimulating
Understanding Cause and Effect
Doing one thing means a certain thing happens
ex. Throwing toy makes a loud noise
Define Motor Skills
The movement and use of muscles and limbs
Importance of play
allows children to make connections based off prior experience; try their ideas and 'investigate'
Making Associations
Making connections between things
Ex. saying "mama" will get caregiver's (mothers) attention
What age range is Sensorimotor Period
0-2 months
What are concepts
something conceived in the mind
Define Perception
Ability to become aware of something through senses
Define Synaptic Pruning
The process the brain undertakes to 'get rid of' memories and intake it does not use
What materials are not safe for children's toys