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FLASH CARDSChapter 5
EDU 144Child Development I
A fiber that extends from a neuron and transmits electrochemical impulses from
that neuron to the dendrites of other neurons.
A fiber that extends from a neuron and transmits electrochemical impulses from
that neuron to the dendrites of other neurons.
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axon
A fiber that extends from a neuron and transmits electrochemical impulses from that neuron to the dendrites of
other neurons.
A fiber that extends from a neuron and transmits electrochemical impulses from that neuron to the dendrites of
other neurons.
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A point on a ranking scale of 0 to 100. The 50th percentile is the midpoint; half
the people in the population being studied rank higher and half rank lower.
A point on a ranking scale of 0 to 100. The 50th percentile is the midpoint; half
the people in the population being studied rank higher and half rank lower.
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percentile
A point on a ranking scale of 0 to 100. The 50th percentile is the midpoint; half the people in the population being studied
rank higher and half rank lower.
A point on a ranking scale of 0 to 100. The 50th percentile is the midpoint; half the people in the population being studied
rank higher and half rank lower.
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One of the billions of nerve cells in the central nervous system, especially the
brain.
One of the billions of nerve cells in the central nervous system, especially the
brain.
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neuron
One of the billions of nerve cells in the central nervous system, especially the
brain.
One of the billions of nerve cells in the central nervous system, especially the
brain.
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An average, or standard, measurement, calculated from the measurements of
many individuals within a specific group or population.
An average, or standard, measurement, calculated from the measurements of
many individuals within a specific group or population.
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norm
An average, or standard, measurement, calculated from the measurements of
many individuals within a specific group or population.
An average, or standard, measurement, calculated from the measurements of
many individuals within a specific group or population.
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The outer layers of the brain in humans and other mammals. Most thinking,
feeling, and sensing involve the cortex.
The outer layers of the brain in humans and other mammals. Most thinking,
feeling, and sensing involve the cortex.
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cortex
The outer layers of the brain in humans and other mammals. Most thinking,
feeling, and sensing involve this part of the brain.
The outer layers of the brain in humans and other mammals. Most thinking,
feeling, and sensing involve this part of the brain.
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A fiber that extends from a neuron and receives electrochemical impulses
transmitted from other neurons via their axons.
A fiber that extends from a neuron and receives electrochemical impulses
transmitted from other neurons via their axons.
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dendrite
A fiber that extends from a neuron and receives electrochemical impulses
transmitted from other neurons via their axons.
A fiber that extends from a neuron and receives electrochemical impulses
transmitted from other neurons via their axons.
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A biological mechanism that protects the brain when malnutrition affects body
growth. The brain is the last part of the body to be damaged by malnutrition.
A biological mechanism that protects the brain when malnutrition affects body
growth. The brain is the last part of the body to be damaged by malnutrition.
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Head-sparing
A biological mechanism that protects the brain when malnutrition affects body
growth. The brain is the last part of the body to be damaged by malnutrition.
A biological mechanism that protects the brain when malnutrition affects body
growth. The brain is the last part of the body to be damaged by malnutrition.
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The area of the cortex at the front of the brain that specializes in anticipation,
planning, and impulse control.
The area of the cortex at the front of the brain that specializes in anticipation,
planning, and impulse control.
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prefrontal cortex
The area of the cortex at the front of the brain that specializes in anticipation,
planning, and impulse control.
The area of the cortex at the front of the brain that specializes in anticipation,
planning, and impulse control.
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The inborn drive to remedy a developmental deficit.
The inborn drive to remedy a developmental deficit.
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self-righting
The inborn drive to remedy a developmental deficit.
The inborn drive to remedy a developmental deficit.
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The response of a sensory system (eyes, ears, skin, tongue, nose) when it detects a
stimulus.
The response of a sensory system (eyes, ears, skin, tongue, nose) when it detects a
stimulus.
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sensation
The response of a sensory system (eyes, ears, skin, tongue, nose) when it detects
a stimulus.
The response of a sensory system (eyes, ears, skin, tongue, nose) when it detects
a stimulus.
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The intersection between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of other
neurons.
The intersection between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of other
neurons.
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synapse
The intersection between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of other
neurons.
The intersection between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of other
neurons.
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The mental processing of sensory information when the brain interprets a
sensation.
The mental processing of sensory information when the brain interprets a
sensation.
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perception
The mental processing of sensory information when the brain interprets a
sensation.
The mental processing of sensory information when the brain interprets a
sensation.
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The ability to focus the two eyes in a coordinated manner in order to see one
image.
The ability to focus the two eyes in a coordinated manner in order to see one
image.
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binocular vision
The ability to focus the two eyes in a coordinated manner in order to see one
image.
The ability to focus the two eyes in a coordinated manner in order to see one
image.
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A condition in which a person does not consume sufficient food of any kind. This deprivation can result in several illnesses,
severe weight loss, and even death.
A condition in which a person does not consume sufficient food of any kind. This deprivation can result in several illnesses,
severe weight loss, and even death.
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protein-calorie malnutrition
A condition in which a person does not consume sufficient food of any kind. This deprivation can result in several illnesses, severe weight loss, and even
death.
A condition in which a person does not consume sufficient food of any kind. This deprivation can result in several illnesses, severe weight loss, and even
death.
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A time when a certain type of development is most likely to happen and happens most easily. If it does not happen during this period, it may still occur later.
A time when a certain type of development is most likely to happen and happens most easily. If it does not happen during this period, it may still occur later.
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sensitive period
A time when a certain type of development is most likely to happen and happens most easily. If it does not happen during this period, it may still
occur later.
A time when a certain type of development is most likely to happen and happens most easily. If it does not happen during this period, it may still
occur later.
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A disease of severe protein-calorie malnutrition during early infancy, in
which growth stops, body tissues waste away, and the infant eventually dies.
A disease of severe protein-calorie malnutrition during early infancy, in
which growth stops, body tissues waste away, and the infant eventually dies.
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marasmus
A disease of severe protein-calorie malnutrition during early infancy, in
which growth stops, body tissues waste away, and the infant eventually dies.
A disease of severe protein-calorie malnutrition during early infancy, in
which growth stops, body tissues waste away, and the infant eventually dies.
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Physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking and
jumping.
Physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking and
jumping.
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gross motor skills
Physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking and
jumping.
Physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking and
jumping.
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A disease of chronic malnutrition during childhood, in which a protein deficiency
makes the child more vulnerable to other diseases, such as measles, diarrhea, and
influenza.
A disease of chronic malnutrition during childhood, in which a protein deficiency
makes the child more vulnerable to other diseases, such as measles, diarrhea, and
influenza.
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kwashiorkor
A disease of chronic malnutrition during childhood, in which a protein deficiency
makes the child more vulnerable to other diseases, such as measles,
diarrhea, and influenza.
A disease of chronic malnutrition during childhood, in which a protein deficiency
makes the child more vulnerable to other diseases, such as measles,
diarrhea, and influenza.
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Physical abilities involving small body movements, especially of the hands and
fingers, such as drawing and picking up a coin.
Physical abilities involving small body movements, especially of the hands and
fingers, such as drawing and picking up a coin.
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fine motor skills
Physical abilities involving small body movements, especially of the hands and fingers, such as drawing and picking up
a coin.
Physical abilities involving small body movements, especially of the hands and fingers, such as drawing and picking up
a coin.
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A situation in which a seemingly healthy infant, at least 2 months of age, suddenly
stops breathing and dies unexpectedly while asleep.
A situation in which a seemingly healthy infant, at least 2 months of age, suddenly
stops breathing and dies unexpectedly while asleep.
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
A situation in which a seemingly healthy infant, at least 2 months of age,
suddenly stops breathing and dies unexpectedly while asleep.
A situation in which a seemingly healthy infant, at least 2 months of age,
suddenly stops breathing and dies unexpectedly while asleep.
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The great increase in the numbers of dendrites that occurs in an infant’s brain
during the first two years of life.
The great increase in the numbers of dendrites that occurs in an infant’s brain
during the first two years of life.
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transient exuberance
The great increase in the numbers of dendrites that occurs in an infant’s
brain during the first two years of life.
The great increase in the numbers of dendrites that occurs in an infant’s
brain during the first two years of life.
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