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Question 1

Define plasticity

Answer 1

Plasticity refers to the way the brain changes in response to stimulation from the environment.

Question 2

Experience- expectant

Answer 2

occurs during sensitive periods and refers to experiences necessary for learning to occur

Question 3

Experience- dependent

Answer 3

Learning which occurs at any time during an individuals life as a result of experience

Question 4

Developmental plasticity

Answer 4

The ability of synapses to be modified

Question 5

Sensitive periods

Answer 5

Best time for a developing individual to learn somethings

Question 6

Concussion

Answer 6

Brain loses ability to repair itself and loses plasticity as neurons are diminishing

Question 7

Split Brain

Answer 7

severed connection between the two hemispheres by cutting corpus Colosseum. Prevents left and right sides from talking to each other.

Question 8

Spatial neglect

Answer 8

• Relates to visual stimuli

Disorder in which the person systematically ignores stimuli on one side of their body

Question 9

Inborn reflexes

Answer 9

Automatic responses to certain stimuli

Not learned as they are not a product of the environment

Question 10

Developmental Norms

Answer 10

Indicate average age that a certain behaviour or skill will be achieved

Question 11

Critical periods

Answer 11

times of special sensitivity to certain environmental factors that can shape further future development
- Miss it may never be able to relearn it

Question 12

Imprinting

Answer 12

Immediate reaction is formed to first moving object you see

Question 13

Physical development

Answer 13

refers to changes in our body

Question 14

Social development

Answer 14

refers to development of interest in social networks and the understanding of the social hierarchy. Also includes development of self identity.

Question 15

Emotional

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Refers to change in how we express emotions- influenced by environment and society. Ability to regulate emotions

Question 16

Cognitive

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Refers to development of our mental abilities

Question 17

Synaptogenesis

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Process of moulding or forming new synapses

Question 18

Maturation

Answer 18

A predetermined biological sequence of behaviours which occurs at certain ages

Question 19

Relationship between emotional attachment and development

Answer 19

Emotional development allows attachment to occur

Question 20

What was Ainsworth’s aiming to measure?

Answer 20

• Quality of attachment between caregiver and stranger and infant

Question 21

Type A

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• Does not cling to caregiver

- Comforted by either caregiver or stranger

Question 22

Type B

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• Very attached to caregiver

- Stranger can comfort but is treated differently

Question 23

Type C

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• More clingy and cries alot

- Resist any comfort from stranger

Question 24

Define Normal

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Behaviour is considered normal when it is typical for the specific situation/context and is expected for their age and is also accepted within society/ culture.

Question 25

Abnormal

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Viewed as out of the ordinary. Behaviours go against societal and cultural normal, may reflect some kind of impairment, or consists of unwelcome behaviours.

Question 26

Adaptive

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Enable a person to operate in their community

- Develop through experience, help us adjust to our environment and allow us to function effectively in our society

Question 27

Maladaptive

Answer 27

Behaviours That are unhelpful and impair an individuals functioning.

Question 28

Two hit hypothesis model

Answer 28

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