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colic
The condition when a healthy baby fusses or cries for a prolonged period of time
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shaken baby syndrome
A form of physical child abuse whereby a n infant is repeatedly shaken. The whiplash causes bleeding in the brain, which in turn can result in such problems as visual impairments, permanent neurological damage, or death.
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Period of Purple Crying
- peak age of crying is at two months
- unexpected
- resists soothing
- pain-like face
- long-lasting - up to five hours at a time
- E - most likely to occur in the afternoon or evening
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how to comfort babies
- checking to see if baby is hungry, tired or needs changing
- walking with the baby or providing rhythmic motions or sounds
- massaging the baby
- or providing visual stimulation
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neurons
Cells that specialize in conducting nerve impulses
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A neonate (infant form birth through four weeks of age) is born with how mant brain cells
all the brain cells that he or she will ever have
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Four key neurological processes that are involved in brain development
- neurogenesis
- synaptogenesis
- synaptic pruning
- myelination
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Neurogenesis
The formation of neurons and glia in the fetus.
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gila
cells that provide structural support and metabolic sustenance for neurons
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synapses
connections between neurons
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Synaptogenesis
The process of forming synapses between neurons. It occurs mostly after birth.
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synaptic pruning
Teh process in swhich synapses that are not utilized are lost
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dendrites
The branches of the neurons that allow for synaptic communication
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axons
Nerve fibers that conduct electrical impulses away from the nerve's cell body
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myelin
A while, fatty substance that grows around the axons of a neuron in order to allow for electrical conductivity
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limbic system
a group of brain structures (including the amygdala, hippocampus, cingulate gyrus, hypothalamus, and other parts) that support various functions, including emotion, attachment, long-term memory, and behavior.
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parental separation anxiety
A parent's unpleasant emotional state of concern and apprehension about leaving a child
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negative emotionality
When a child's emotional state is characterized by negative affect, such as irritability and anger
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diary study
A research procedure in which the participant records daily, in a notebook, the data of interest to the researcher
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Socializatin
processes whereby children are taught skills, values, and behavior necessary for competent functioning
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psychological control
consists of parental efforts to constrain, invalidate and manipulate the child's psychological and emotional experiences and expression.
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Structuring
to the degree to which parents provide a predictable, organized environment for a child.
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affluent families
families that earn greater than twice the country's median income
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