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Chapter 9 child dev
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Neuron | nerve cell |
| Neural Pathways | links between neurons that wire the brain so that the brain can control different body functions and thinking processes |
| Cortex | Part of the brains cerebrum its growth permits more complex learning |
| Axon | the connection between that transmits instructions from the cell body to another neuron |
| Myelin | Waxy, protein based substance that coats axons, making from one neuron to another |
| Dendrite | branchlike features at the end of each axon that receive messages from other neurons |
| Synapse | tiny gaps between dendrites where messages are transmitted from one neuron to another |
| Neurotransmitter | chemicals released by axons that attach to dendrites with certain kinds of receptors. |
| Cerebellum | receives information from the senses and directs motor activities. controls such functions as speech, memory, and problem solving. most of these activities occur in the lauer, called the "cortex", or "cerebral cortex" |
| Cerebrum | controls muscular coordination, balance, and posture. |
| Thalamus | connects the spinal cord and cerebrum. controls expression of emotions. |
| Pituitary Gland | secrets hormones that regulate, metabolism, and sexual development. |
| Brain Stem | controls involuntary activities such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. |
| Spinal Cord | transmits information from the body to the drain and from the brain to the body. it coordinates the activities of the left and right sides of the body and controls simple reflexes that do not involve the brain. |
| Imaginative Play | fantasy or dramatic play which imitates real-life situations. |
| Sensory Play | Allowing children to explore and learn through their surroundings |
| Symbolic Thinking | the use of words and numbers to stand for ideas. |
| Sensorimotor Period | psychologist jean piaget's first stage of learning, from birth to about age two during this period, babies learn primarily through their senses and their actions. |
| Object Permanence | the concept that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight |
| Attention Span | the length of time a person can concentrate on a task without getting board |
| Perception | the ability to learn from sensory information |
| Manipulate | to work with the hands |
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