Seniors- Ch. 6 Objectives pgs 135-150

646- Child Psychology

Ch. 6 Objectives pgs 135-150

1.       How does the cephalocaudal principle relate to brain growth in early childhood?

2.       Describe typical growth patterns during the first three years.

3.       Identify the advantages of breastfeeding. What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend? The text says several factors would increase the prevalence of breastfeeding. What are they?

4.       When can solid foods be introduced to children? Do parents generally follow these guidelines?

5.       What is the central nervous system?

6.       Brain stem, cerebellum, cerebrum, corpus callosum

7.       What is lateralization?

8.       Define neurons. How does cell death relate to neurons.

9.       Define reflex.

10.   Identify primitive, postural, locomotor reflexes

11.   Explain plasticity and the brain.

12.   Read about the Romanian orphan study and results on pg 147.

13.   Read the autism section on page 144.