Exam (elaborations)
PSY 658 MIDTERM CHAPTER 4,5,6 VOCAB
- Course
- Institution
PSY 658 MIDTERM CHAPTER 4,5,6 VOCAB ...
[Show more]
Content preview
PSY 658 MIDTERM CHAPTER 4,5,6 VOCABcephalocaudal principle
the principle that growth follows a pattern that begins with the head and upper body
parts and then proceeds down to the rest of the body
proximodistal principle
the principle that development proceeds from the centre of the body outward
principle of hierarchical integration
the principle that simple skills typically develop separately and independently but
are later integrated into more complex skills
principle of the independence of systems
the principle that different body systems grow at different rates
neuron
the basic nerve cell of the nervous system
synapse
the gap at the connection between neurons, through which neurons chemically
communicate with one another
synaptic pruning
the elimination of neurons as the result of nonuse or lack of stimulation
myelin
a fatty substance that helps insulate neurons and speeds the transmission of nerve
impulses
, cerebral cortex
the upper layer of the brain
plasticity
the degree to which a developing structure or behaviour is modifiable due to
experience
sensitive period
a specific, but limited, time, usually early in an organism's life, during which the
organism is particularly susceptible to environmental influences relating to some
particular facet of development
rhythms
repetitive, cyclical patterns of behaviour
state
the degree of awareness an infant displays to both internal and external stimulation
rapid eye movement REM sleep
the period of sleep that is found in older children and adults and is associated with
dreaming
sudden unexpected infant death SUID
the abrupt death of an infant less than 1 year old that is unanticipated and
unpredicted
sudden infant death syndrome SIDS
the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby
reflexes
unlearned, organized involuntary responses that occur automatically in the presence
of certain stimuli
dynamic systems theory
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller luzlinkuz. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81298 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now