Chapter 8: Physical Development In Early Childhood

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Myelination

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The process in which the nerve cells are covered and insulated with a layer of fat cells, which increases the speed at which information travels through the nervous system

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Growth hormone deficiency

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The absence or deficiency of of growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate the body to grow

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Denver development screening test ll

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A test used to diagnose developmental delay in children from birth to 6 years of age; includes separate assessments of gross and fine motor skills, language, and personal-social ability.

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Transnational objects

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Objects that children repeatedly use as bedtime companions. These usually are soft and cuddly and prig ably mark the child’s transition from being dependent to being more independent

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Nightmares

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Frightening dreams that awaken the sleeper

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Night terrors

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Characterized by sudden arousal from sleep, intense fear, and usually physiological reactions such as rapid heart rate and breathing, loud screams, heavy perspiration, and physical movement

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Somnambulism

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Sleep walking; occurs in the deepest stage of sleep