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10 Cards in this Set
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Myelination
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The process by which axons become coated with myelin, a fatty substance that speeds the transmission of nerve impulses from neuron to neuron.
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Corpus callosum
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A long, thick band of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain and allows communication between them.
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Lateralization
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Literally means sideness. Each half of the brain has specific and distinct responsibilities. The left hemisphere is responsible for the right side of the body as well as logical reasoning, detailed analysis, and basics of language. The right hemisphere is responsible for the left side of the body as well as emotion and creativity. |
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At age 6 |
Kids look lean, 40-50 pounds, 3.5 feet tall, adult-like body proportions. |
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2-6 years of age |
Children are basically OCD. |
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Brain Development |
75% of the brain is developed by age 2. After age 2 the prefrontal cortex matures drastically, distinguishing the social aspect of humans. |
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Prefrontal Cortex and it's functions |
Children who succeed at "Simon says" or distinguishing in the "shape game" have a working prefrontal cortex. |
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Impulse control |
Ability to postpone or deny immediate behavior to an idea or behavior; sustained. |
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Erickson's 8 Stages |
1) Trust vs. Mistrust 2) Autonomy vs. Doubt/shame 3) Initiative vs. guilt 4) Industrious vs. guilt 5) Identity vs. confusion 6) Intimacy vs. isolation 7) Generativity vs. Stagnation 8) Integrity vs. despair |
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Psychopathology |
Literally, "an illness of the mind." |
