Chapter 9 Intellectual Development of Infants – Flashcards
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Neuron
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A nerve cell
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Neural Pathway
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The link between the neurons
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Cortex
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The part of the brain's cerebrum and its growth permits more complex learning
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Axon
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The connection between neurons that transmits instructions from the cell body to another neuron
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Myelin
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A fatty, insulating substance, which helps transmit information from one nerve cell to another
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Dendrite
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A branchlike feature at the end of each axon that receives the electrical messages from other neurons
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Synapse
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The tiny gap between the dendrites where messages are transmitted from one neuron to another
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Neurotransmitter
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A chemical released by the axon, the neurotransmitter acts as a messenger between the neurons
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Perception
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The ability to learn from sensory information
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Attention span
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The length of time a person can concentrate on a task without getting bored
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Concept
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A general category of objects and information
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Sensormotor period
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Piaget's first stage of learning and lasts from birth to about age two
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Object permanence
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The concept that objects will continue to exist, even when they are out of sight
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Imaginative play
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Pretending during play
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Symbolic thinking
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The use of words and numbers to stand for ideas
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Age appropriate
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Means something is suitable for the age and individual needs of a child
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Childproof
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means to take steps to protect the child from possible
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Manipulate
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Means to work with the hands
