PSYC21H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Mirror Neuron, Neuron, Frontal Lobe
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Eeg-measures small fluctuations of electricity in the brain non invasively. Differences in physical maturation can influence social interactions. Some of these biological mechanisms explain why people experience things that affect how they act for the rest of their lives. Lays does the idea that babies are equipped with how to interact with people. Basic brain development and functions and specific dev"t which affect behavior. Biological rhythms (sleep-wake cycle), many biological systems operate like this, cortisol levels are like this too (cyclic) These biological rhythms can enhance our development, enhancing social rhythms. There is a claim that the acquisition of biological skills affect how/when we. Babies need to develop biological rhythms (fixing sleep patterns, etc) social skills. Premature babies don"t develop circadian rhythms as well as normal babies. Idea that oxytocin wipes away previous memories and focuses on forming a new relationship with the other person. Babies attracted to faces and look more and more at the eyes.
