CH DEV 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Permanent Brain, East Los Angeles College, Birth Weight
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Embryo is the most sensitive/dangerous period for teratogens. Fewer complications such as diabetes and high bp. High levels of stress correlated with low birth weight, prematurity, and newborn irritability. New motor capabilities (ie walking, crawling, raching sitting) Changes in body size proportions, appearance, functioning of body systems, perceptual and motor capabilities, and physical health. Big, physical actives (like climbing a robe) Changes in intellectual abilities (ie attention, memory, problem solving, imagination, creativity, and language) Expression of delight of their newfound achievements. Changes in emotional communications, self-understanding, interpersonal skills, relationships, and moral reasoning/ behavior. Language begins, intimate ties form, first independent steps. Longer and leaner, motor skills refined, self controlled/self sufficient. Make believe play starts, thought/language expand, sense of. Athletic abilities (organized games), logical thought, reading/ writing/math, self-morality/friendship. Exploration of options of love, career, and personal value. Process of gradually adding more of the same types of skills that were there to begin with.
