Psychology 2042A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Bulimia Nervosa, Midbrain, Schizophrenia

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2042A/B
• Professor: William Fisher

Document Summary

Maturation of the brain is an organized, hierarchical process with brain structures restructuring and growing throughout the life span: primitive area, which govern basic sensory and motor skills, mature during the first 3 years of life, perceptual and instinctive centers (e. g. limbic system) are strongly affected by early childhood experiences, prefrontal cortex and cerebellum are not rewired until a person is 5 7 years old, major restricting occurs between ages 9 11 due to pubertal development and again in adolescence. As the brain is shaped by early experiences, consequences of traumatic experience may be difficult to change: problems or disruptions occurring at a younger age are typically associated with more severe organic disorders and central nervous system complications, safeguards such as proper prenatal care, proper nutrition, and avoidance of tobacco or alcohol during pregnancy are important in reducing the risk of complications and lifelong disabilities.