CWRU Child Psych Exam 2 (Quizzes With Correct Ans) Already Passed!!

Norms - Defined standards of typical performance Neuron - Axon - Main part Dendrite - Receiver Synapse - Space between Neurotransmitter - Chemical Myelin - Sheath PreFrontal Cortex - Front brain, anticipation, planning, impulse control, critical thinking Limbic System - Amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus Hippocampus - Memory Hypothalamus - Hormones Cortisol - Stress hormone Pituitary - Hormone producer Pruning - Kicked for being idle Experience-Expectant - Something that is expected to happen to every child in order to encourage learning. LanguageExperience-Dependent - Non-essential learning, dependent on culture. Music Sensation vs. Perception - Hearing vs. Listening Hearing - Develops during the last trimester Most advanced sense in a newborn Touch - Tested on Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale Gross Motor Skills - Physical abilities involving large body movements SIDS - Put babies on their backs Breast Feeding - "Is the best" Primary Circular Reaction - Repeating an event that initially occurred by chance Secondary Circular Reaction - Repeating an action that brings pleasure to the infant Tertiary Circular Reaction - Repeating an action with variation to observe outcome Memory - First Weeks - Face, voice, and smell 3 Months - Motor memories 9 Months - Object Permanence Holophrase - One word utterancesGrammar - Becomes apparent in holophrases used between 18 and 24 months Language Theories - Skinner - needs reinforcement Social- practice in society is necessary Chomsky - Language Acquisition Device Social Smile - 6 weeks Laughter and Curiosity - 3 months Responsive Smile - 4 months Anger - 4-8 months Fear of Social Events - 9-14 months Fear of Unexpected Sights and Sounds - 12 months Self-Awareness, Pride, Shame, Embarrassment - 18 months Childhood Temperament - Easy (40%) Difficult (10%) Slow to Warm Up (15%) Hard to Classify (35%) Usually carries into adulthood Secure Attachment - (Type B) Infant is comfortable and confident from the presence of a caregiverInsecure-Avoidant Attachment - (Type A) Avoids connection with caregiver, caregiver's presence has no effect Insecure-Resistant Attachment - (Type C) Anxiety and uncertainty are evident at separation, and contact is needed at reunion Disorganized Attachment - (Type D) Inconsistent reactions to caregiver's presence Primary Prevention - Overall preventative action