Randy's Terms
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RandallRKF on October 5, 2008
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midterm, human growth and development
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| Temperament (Ch 6, 190). | Temperament defined as early appearing stable individual differences in REACTIVITY & SELF-REGULATION. Thomas & Chess identify 3 types: 1=EASY(40%)--regular, cheerful, adaptable; 2.DIFFICULT(10%)--irregular in routine, slow to adapt to newness, reacts neg. & intinsely; 3. SLOW-TO WARM-UP (15%)--inactive, low-key reactions, neg. mood, adjusts slowly to newness. |
| Emotional Dev (Ch6, 185) | Memorize Table 6.1 on p. 185. |
| Vygotsky (Ch1, 23) | Sociocultural Theory=how culture passes to next generation through SOCIAL INTERACTION (Dialogue+language). This is how children learn to think & behave. Children INTERNALIZE essentials of dialogue that guide their own thinking and actions. KEY TERM: Socially Mediated Process= development is dependent upon support from adults & peers. Mr. V's theory DOES NEGLECT biological, hereditary, and brain growth influences. He does not address the independent capacity of the individual child. |
| Habituation (Ch 4, 134). | A reduction in response strength due to repetitive stimuli. A NEW stimulus (environmental change) heights response strength ( called RECOVERY). |
| Imitation (Ch4, 135) | Newborns have the ability to COPY behaviors of other humans. Gestures, head movements, expressions. MIRROR NEURONS underlie this ability. |
| Cerebral Cortex (Ch4, 123-124) | Surrounds brain. Resembles walnut shell. most complex of brain structures. Responsible for: intelligence in humans. REGIONS: auditory, visual, movement, language, Frontal lobes=thought=consciousness, impulse control, information integration, behavior regulation, thoughtful planning. |
| Alcohol (Ch 3, 89-91) | Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome(FAS). Characteristics=MR, impaired motor coordination, attention deficits, memory dysfunction, language dysfunction & hyperactivity. Also characterized by slow growth & facial abnormalities. RELATED CONDITION: FAE = Fetal Alcohol Effects= children who present with some but not all of the abnormalities of FAS. |
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