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16 Cards in this Set
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acuity
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sharpness or clearness.
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ambivilance
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an emotional state of having conflicting, opposite feelings, such as love and hate for a person or object.
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amblyopia
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known as "lazy eye," a condition seen in early childhood caused by weaker muscles in the eye that, if not corrected, may lead to blindness.
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autonomy
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independence and a sense of self.
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egocentric
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self-centered thought or actions.
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eustachian tube
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the structure that connects the pharynx to the middle ear.
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lordosis
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an exaggerated lumbar curvature seen in the toddler period.
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negativistic behavior
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negative, rebellious behavior exhibited by toddlers that is caused by frustration or a conflict of wills.
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object permanence
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refers to the understanding that things will not disappear even if they cannot be seen.
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ossification
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the hardening process whereby bone tissue gradually replaces the soft cartilage tissue.
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parallel play
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a play style typical of toddlers whereby they play alongside each other but do not really interact or share.
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regression
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a return to an earlier stage of development during stressful periods.
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ritualistic behavior
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repetitive behavior, habits, or routines that serve to lower anxiety.
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separation anxiety
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anxiety brought on by stress when the young child is separated from family by school, hospitalization, or family death.
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sibling rivalry
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jealousy of siblings that causes feelings of insecurity.
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socialization
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the process of having the individual adapt to social customs.
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