The largest brain structure in humans, which makes up 70% of the brain
What is the Cerebrum?
Happens when mom drinks too much alcohol while she is pregnant
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
The time period when the brain has the most potential to grow
What is ages 0-3?
Self reliance and trust are characteristics of what type of attachment
What is secure attachment?
The P in PIESM
What is physical?
Works with the spinal cord to control blood pressure and breathing
What is the brain stem?
Stress hormones that wash over the brain can leave it what percent smaller
What is 20-30%?
The action the brain takes when it no longer uses certain connections
What is the "Pruning" Action?
When child learns to avoid or minimize their attachment needs, as the caregiver is often rejecting or unresponsive
What is insecure-avoidant attachment?
Babies can do this around month 12
What is walk?
Control center for your entire body
What is the nervous system?
Other harmful substances
What are nicotine, marijuana, and cocaine?
If eyes don't recieve light impulses in first ___ months, the brain will not wire the connections for vision
What is 2 months?
Key factors in attachment
What are proximity seeking, separation distress, safe haven, and secure base?
The month when babies point
What is 11 months?
Receives signal from the cerebrum and controls coordination and balance
What is the cerebellum?
A stress hormone that is increased due to trauma
What is cortisol?
Which parent is more likely to hold and talk to babies
What is mother?
Advanced babies might develop what in the 4th month?
What is a tooth?
Fatty insulating material that covers the axon to prevent loss of nerve impulses
What is myelin?
Regions of the brain most seriously effects by prenatal alcohol exposure
What are Basal Ganglia and Amygdala?
How long is the critial window for vision
What is 0-6 months?
Type of attachment where parents are intrusive and overstimulating
What is insecure attachment?
Babies can hold their heads steady at this month
What is month 3?