Edu 144 ch 5 flashcards

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FLASH CARDS Chapter 5 EDU 144 Child Development I

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FLASH CARDSChapter 5

EDU 144Child Development I

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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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