Genetics & Prenatal
Genotype refers to...
Genetic makeup
Describe cephalocaudal development:
Head to torso to legs
Attachment can be defined as:
Emotional bond between infant and caregiver
The Zone of Proximal Development is
What a child can do with help
According to the ACE Study, 2/3 of participants reported
At least 1 ACE.
The three stages of prenatal development are...
Germinal, Embryonic, Fetal
Temperament refers to:
Biologically based differences
Secure attachment involves a caregiver who is:
Consistent and responsive
Vygotsky emphasized that learning is
Social
What time period is the perinatal time period?
The short term before and after birth.
Development does not begin at...
Birth
Tantrums reflect...
Developing skills
Disorganized attachment is strongly liked to:
Trauma
Erikson's theory focuses on:
Most vulnerable stage to teratogens:
Embryonic
Nature AND Nurture refers to...
Interaction between genes and environment
Object permanence emerges around:
8-14 months
Chronic, unpredictable stress without support becomes:
Toxic Stress
According to Bandura, learning occurs through:
Observation and intimidation
Bronfenbrenner believed development occurs within:
Nested environmental systems
The embryonic stage (3-8 weeks) is when:
Major organs form
Brain reaches approximately what percent of adult size by age 3?
80-85%
Trauma involves:
Threat of death or serious injury and fear
Piaget believed children progress through:
distinct stages of thinking
Explain how toxic stress in early childhood can impact development. Include at least 2 areas of impact discussed in class. (Specific terminology)
brain development disruption, emotional regulation impact, immune system impact, concentration difficulties, etc.