PSYCH211 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Growth Hormone Deficiency, Thyroid, Synaptic Pruning
11 Mar 2015
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Chapter 08 physical development in early childhood. Body growth: spine straightens; posture & balance improves, approx. Influences on physical growth and health: heredity and hormones, pituitary gland releases two hormones that induce growth, growth hormone (gh) necessary from birth on for development of almost all body tissues. Acts directly but also with help of an intermediary. Stimulates liver and epiphyses of skeleton to release another hormone (insulin-like growth factor 1, igf-1), that triggers cell duplication. 2% of children suffer from inherited conditions that cause either. Offering bribes causes children to like the healthy food less and the treat more. Restricting access on tasty foods focuses children"s attention on those foods and increases desire to eat them. Motor development: children integrate previously acquired skills into complex, dynamic systems. In cultures with rich artistic traditions, children create elaborate drawings that reflect the conventions of their culture.
