Exam 5: The First Two Years: Biosocial Development

The last part of the brain to develop is the prefrontal cortex.

Due to smell recognition, babies prefer to sleep _____.

One effect of lower infant mortality rate is _____.

The function of neurotransmitters is to _____.

Studies comparing breast-feeding to bottle-feeding show that _____.

Explain the benefits of immunization for individuals, as well as for public health. What are potential consequences associated with not immunizing children?

The average newborn triples his or her weight by _____.

The most lethal disease for children in the past was _____.

Neurons in the brain meet at "intersections" called _____.

At what point in development is the sense of hearing already quite acute?

The human body is equipped to protect the brain when malnutrition temporarily affects body growth. This protective feature is known as "_____."

A newborn's brain weight is _____ an adult's brain weight.

The thick, high-calorie fluid secreted by the mother's breasts soon after childbirth is known as "callosum."

Six-month-old Cario's weight is at the 30th percentile. Define a percentile and explain what Cario's number means. Is Cario a healthy baby based on his percentile? Why or why not?

Trent is an infant who has few toys and educational videos. He spends much of his day in a playpen with kitchen items for toys, listening to his grandmother sing while his mother works outside the home. In this situation, Trent's brain development will most likely _____.

_____ is a condition that may be caused by poor nutrition, allergies, the microbiome, or other medical conditions.

The brain develops extremely quickly in the first few years, but not all of this growth is permanent. Rapid and temporary dendrite growth is called "_____."

Dominique was an infant with very few toys, but she found stimulating ways to interact with her environment. For example, she used small boxes as cars, and pots and pans to make noise, and she played with common household items, such as spatulas, cups, and plates. These activities helped Dominique to develop important cognitive skills. This example illustrates the concept of "_____."

By 3 months of age, babies look closely at the eyes and mouth when studying faces. This change in focus is due to _____.

Lola is demonstrating ______ growth.