PSYC 2076 Chapter : Chapter 6
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Chapter 6 physical dev"t the body and brain. We use all of our brain not 10% Infants form 1 million synapses/second, adults have approx 1 quadrillion synaptic connections. Infants are born with a taste for the foods common in their culture. Brain made up of 100 billion nerve cells. Until 4-5 children can have one hemisphere of brain removed and live. Brain cells at this age can serve more than 1 function. Pruning synaptic connections that aren"t used, deteriorate. Myelination- process of laying down a fatty sheath of myelin around neurons. Autism nonverbal communication, and deficits in symbolic and imaginative play disease. 3 distinct behaviors difficulties with social interaction, problems with there"s been a true increase in autism but also increased awareness of autistic savant - rain man example, incredible abilities in one category. 1/110 children in u. s. , 4. 3 times more likely in boys.
