HD 1004 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Dishabituation, Habituation, Vestibular System
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Cephalocaudal (growth starts from the head down) and proximodistal (from the inside to the out extremities) patterns of growth. Average newborn is 7. 5 lbs. and 20 inches: 95% if newborns between 5. 5-10 lbs. and 18-22 inches. Newborns lose 5-7% of body weight in first few days gain average if 5-6 oz. per week during first month. 2x birth weight by 4-6 months and 3x first year. Grow 1inch per month in first year; 1. 5x birth length by first year. Growth slows in second year; gain . 25 - . 5 lbs. /month. By second year will be about 26-32 lbs. and 32-35 inches tall (1/5 of adult weight) 25% of adult weight at 1 year 75% adult weight at 2 years. Neurons where info gets sent, dendrites take information to neurons. Neuroconstructovist view: parts of your brain are hardwired in , your environment will affect the way it develops. Shaken baby syndrome-if baby is shaken too hard it can cause permanent brain damage.