Brain and Physical Development in Childhood: A Comprehensive Overview, Quizzes of Human Development

Download Brain and Physical Development in Childhood: A Comprehensive Overview and more Quizzes Human Development in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Brain Development DEFINITION 1 - increase in myelination of the nerve fibers of the brain - increased lateralization of the 2 hemispheres -prefrontal cortex is undergoing dramatic change -increase in neural connections--> increase organization of the brain TERM 2 Physical Growth DEFINITION 2 children growing slows down - 2 to 3 inches and 3 to 6 pounds a year - arms and legs grow longer relative to the trunk of the body - body fills out -gains in motor control and coordination - TERM 3 Osteoporosis DEFINITION 3 a disease that involves serious loss of bone density -much of the bone tissue has disappeared becoming very fragile and easy to break TERM 4 Hearing Problems DEFINITION 4 -difficulty with high frequency sounds will have difficulty interpreting speech TERM 5 Speech Problems Stuttering DEFINITION 5 excessive disruptions in the rate, rhythm and forward flow of speech TERM 6 Vision Problems DEFINITION 6 most children with vision impairment is caused by mental retardation, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, epilepsy - abnormal blood vessel growth or scarring of the retina occurs when child are born prematurely TERM 7 Growing Pains DEFINITION 7 pains occur in late afternoon or evening, are mainly located in the muscles in front of the thighs, calves or behind the knee TERM 8 Bed -Wetting Nocturnal Enuresis DEFINITION 8 children who lose bladder control in the middle of the night only after age 5 - genetic link - bladder disorder- maturational delay in urine- suppressing hormone - possible sleep disorder TERM 9 Motor Skills DEFINITION 9 -jump without losing balance -throw balls further - more strength, agility and balance - writing becomes neater, ability to master difficult tasks like knitting and playing a musical instrument increases TERM 10 Physical Fitness DEFINITION 10 Reasons children aren't fit -prefer sedentary activities -not confident about physical abilities - urban living limits opportunities for excersize