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A disorder in which cholesterol and calcium build up inside the walls of the blood vessels, forming plaque, which eventually leads to partial or complete blockage of blood flow.

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atherosclerosis

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Persons who are 41 to 60 years of age.

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middle adults

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An infant reflex in which, when an infant is caught off guard, the infant opens his or her arms wide, spreads the fingers and seems to grab at things.

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moro reflex

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Areas where the infant’s skull has not fused together; usually disappear at approximately 18 months of age.

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fontanelles

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A phase that refers to a stage of development from birth to approximately 18 months of age, during which infants gain trust of their parents or caregivers if their world is planned, organized, and routine.

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trust and mistrust

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Persons who are birth to 1 month of age.

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Neonate

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Injury resulting from pressure disequilibrium across body surfaces; for example, from too much pressure in the lungs.

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barotrauma

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Persons who are 61 years old or older.

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late adults

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Persons who are from 1 month to 1 year of age.

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infants

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The average amount of years a person can be expected to live.

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life expectancy

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A type of reasoning in which a child bases decisions on his or her conscience.

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postconventional reasoning

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The formation of a close, personal relationship.

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bonding

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A type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from peers and society.

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conventional reasoning

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Persons who are 12 to 18 years of age.

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adolescents

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Persons who are 1 to 3 years of age.

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toddlers

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An infant reflex that occurs when something is placed in the infant’s palm; the infant grasps the object.

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palmar grasp

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A bond between an infant and his or her parent or caregiver in which the infant is repeatedly rejected and develops an isolated lifestyle that does not depend on the support or care of others.

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anxious-avoidant attachment

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The basic filtering unit in the kidneys.

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nephrons

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An infant reflex in which the infant starts sucking when his or her lips are stroked.

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sucking reflex

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A person who is 6 to 12 years of age.

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school age

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A type of reasoning in which a child acts almost purely to avoid punishment or to get what he or she wants.

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preconventional reasoning

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An infant reflex that occurs when something touches an infant’s cheek, and the infant instinctively turns his or her head toward the touch.

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rooting reflex

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Persons who are 3 to 6 years of age.

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preschoolers

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The theory that a person’s mental function declines in the last 5 years of life.

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terminal drop hypothesis

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Persons who are 19 to 40 years of age.

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early adults

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A bond between an infant and his or her parent or caregiver, in which the infant understands that his or her parents or caregivers will be responsive to his or her needs and take care of him or her when he or she needs help.

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secure attachment