genotype and phenotype -Three germ layers [ectoderm/mesoderm/endoderm]-> Organ systems -Dyes can be used to track the origin and position of cells -Congenital anomalies can be caused by genetic and or environmental factors -Syndromes- developmental abnormalities that appear unlinked but occur together Major Processes: Mesenchymal and epithelial cells EMT: Mesenchymal -> Epithelial transition Condensation- Cell division- Cell death Mesenchymal Cells: Migration- Matrix secretion and
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Piaget showed cognitive development symbols the change from childhood into adulthood. It is categorized by mental‚ psychosocial‚ and emotional development. There were four different stages in the cognitive development that the child passes through‚ each one with new abilities. The four stages are- Sensorimotor Stage (Birth-2 yrs.) Best known as the object permanence‚ for example the child knows that an item such as a toy still exists‚ even if it is taken out of eyesight. Preoperational Stage (2-7
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Developmental Psychology 3 major issues: 1. Nature v Nurture (genes v environment) 2. Continuity v Stages (gradual‚ continuous process v sequence of separate stages) 3. Stability v Change ( do personality trais persist throughout life v or change as we age Early development Conception (sperm penetrates the egg) Girls are born with all the immature eggs Only 1 in 5‚000 will mature and be released Boys start producing sperm cells at puberty Prenatal development Zygotes (fertilized
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Writing Developmental Continuum This assessment is meant to help teachers identify the phase of writing development. By observing the child a teacher can see just which phase they are in based on indicators stated in the guide. It is not uncommon for children to display characteristics of more than one phase. There are five phases which are “Role Play ‚ Experimental‚ Early‚ Conventional and Proficient. Role Play is the beginning‚ where children essentially make marks on paper‚ trying their best
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Development Sex – sexual anatomy and sexual behaviour Gender – perception of maleness or femaleness related to membership in a given society Week 8 Growing brain The brain grows at a faster rate than any other part of the body. By age 5‚ child’s brain weighs 90% of average adult brain weight‚ whereas total body weight is merely 30%. One reason is due to increase in the number of interconnections among cells. These interconnects allow for more complex communication between neurons‚ permit
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are also referred to as rings. The two environmental rings or systems that influenced my development the most are the Microsystem and Macrosystem. According to Brendtro (2006)‚ “Predictable developmental milestones include normal life transitions such as starting school or getting a job‚ but many developmental challenges result from random‚ unplanned events” (pg. 4). Until the age of twelve‚ I was raised in a very shelter home. My parents were Jehovah’s Witnesses‚ as a child I was not allowed to associate
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environment. In addition‚ Valsiner (1988) denotes that social development functions hand-in-hand with the cultural environment. Thus‚ as we understand the developmental process of the infancy and early childhood stage we must consider two factors such as the social environment and the cultural context of the child as an individual as we answer the developmental questions
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Developmental Stages Paper In this paper I plan to discuss the developmental stages of adolescence. Adolescents are also referred to as "teenagers" or "young adults." Adolescence begins after the childhood stage and ends right before adulthood. The years of adolescence range from 12 years old to 21 years old. The years of adolescence can be quite a roller coaster ride. Young people in this stage encounter a great deal of changes in their life as they prepare for adulthood. I will discuss
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Developmental Stages of a Toddler Kim Wilson-Mister ECE 332: Child Development Elizabeth Golen Johnson 4/17/2010 During the toddler years from ages one to three‚ young children want to become independent. “I do it” or “Me do it.” With gentle consistent care toddlers can learn to trust others. Being a toddler can be fun and at times one of the most trying stages for both child and the parents. Toddlers are now developing out of infancy and learning important language‚ cognitive‚ social‚ emotional
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Developmental Psychology Notes Examines how people are continually developing- physically‚ cognitively‚ and socially – from infancy through old age. Nature and Nurture: how do genetic inheritance and experience influence our development? Should always be in the back of your head during this unit. Are you who you are because of the way you were born or because of the way you were raised? Continuity and stages: is development a gradual‚ continuous process like riding an escalator‚ or does it proceed
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