DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT
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Question
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the synoptic connections fire together and they create a number of neural pathways
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eceive info from other neurons, they then pass the info to the body of the nerve cell
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -After stacking blocks repeatedly, a baby becomes skilled at stacking them quickly. How does the development of connections in the brain explain this skill? Repetition makes the connections stronger. The neurons soon work together so well that it becomes easy for the child to do the action or task.
Detailed explanation-2: -Each area has millions of brain cells, or neurons. These neurons communicate with each other by passing chemical messages over tiny spaces called synapses. As the messages are repeated over and over, more links are made and “neural pathways” are formed.
Detailed explanation-3: -The developing brain thrives on repetition. When a baby experiences the same things over and over, the pathways of connections in her brain become stronger and more complex. One of the best ways to provide repetition for the developing brain is to create consistency in the child’s world.
Detailed explanation-4: -Loving interactions with caring adults strongly stimulate a child’s brain, causing synapses to grow and existing connections to get stronger. Connections that are used become permanent. If a child receives little stimulation early on, the synapses will not develop, and the brain will make fewer connections.