Biological Psychology Chapter Summary

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1. I completed all of the modules in APA format and research proper use of in-text references and citations.
2. I read chapter 2, 8 They talk about ensuring the inclusion of children with disability and without into the same program, and also makes us recognize characteristics of children with motor, cognitive, learning, visual, hearing, communication, emotional, and health problems, as well as gifted children. Chapter 8 talks
3. I read the book “how to detect developmental delay and what to do next” by Mary Mountstephen. The book discusses the milestones a child supposed to meet at a certain age. It addresses difficulties effectively and how to help the child flourish.
4. I also read the book “Biological psychology: an introduction

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