PSY 231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Dental Caries, Pituitary Gland, Frontal Lobe
4 Apr 2016
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Chapter 7: physical and cognitive development of early childhood. Body fat density decreases due to increased height and more activity. Brush, avoid sugary foods, drink fluoridated water, get dental care. Protect from tobacco smoke- causes immune system to be unable to fight bacteria: more tooth decay in kids exposed to tobacco smoke. During this stage, increases from 70% of adult size to 90% Lateralization continues: specialization of each hemisphere. Hand preference develops: facilitated early on by feeding and picking things up, 6 they will have better control in one hand. Lefties are more likely to be ambidextrous. Lefties are more likely to have outstanding verbal and mathematical talents. Twins most likely to be opposite handed because of the way there are in the room. Cerebellum: back of head, structure of brain the aids in body movement and balance, first part of your brain that is affected by alcohol, child obtains better motor control as cerebellum enlarges, milanating.
