Understand Child and Young Person Development Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth – 19 years Each child and young person will follow an expected pattern of development‚ focusing mainly the skills they are learning rather than the physical growth. Although when discussed the development of children it focuses on the skills it is undeniable that both skills and growth of children and young people are linked and will impact on the development on
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Other examples include animal fighting‚ animal courtship behavior‚ internal escape functions‚ and the building of nests. All of these are examples of complex behaviors and are thus substantially different from simple reflex behaviors. An instinct should be distinguished from a reflex‚ which is a simple response of an organism to a specific stimulus‚ such as the contraction of the pupil in response to bright light or the spasmodic movement of the lower leg when the knee is tapped. Instincts‚ in contrast
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Chapter 51 and 52- Understanding the Sensory System- Med Surgical- EYES External eye structures Eyelids-protective cover for thr eyeball * Has a thin transparent membrane called “conjunctiva” Eyelashes-keep dust out of eyes Each eyelid has a lacrimal gland at the upper outter corner of the eyeball Question: how do tears come in front of the eyeball? A: small ducts bring tears to the front and blinking help spread the tears over the surface Q: what enzyme inhibits the growth of bacteria
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4_Epiglottis Function (700 words) The epiglottis is located above the larynx. The function of the epiglottis is to protect the respiratory system from foreign particles‚ such as food. During swallowing‚ the epiglottis is depressed over the larynx. When breathing‚ it is open to allow air to travel freely. This article seeks to explain the function of the epiglottis and problems that may be associated with it. Epiglottis Function and Anatomy The epiglottis is formed by elastic cartilage and is
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According to Piaget‚ children actively seek out information and adapt it to the knowledge and conceptions of the world that they already have. Piaget thinks that his stages represent broad ways of thinking. Piaget described four distinct periods of cognitive development (sensorimotor intelligence‚ preoperational thought‚ concrete operations‚ and formal operations). The sensorimotor intelligence period begins at birth and ends at about 24 months. Piaget called it sensorimotor intelligence because
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the development of mammary gland tissue and milk production (lactogensis). During infant feeding‚ the never ending in the nipples becomes stimulated causing the release of prolactin-secreting hormones by the hypothalamus. This spinal reflex (neuroendocrine reflex) stimulates the production of prolactin. Before a woman gives birth the prolactin is inhibited by the neurotransmitter dopamine. Additionally‚ the hormone progesterone inhibits milk secretion in the breasts. However‚ after delivery‚
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1. A. Homeostasis is defined as a condition of equilibrium in the body internal environment. For example the internal organs‚ behaviors‚ body temperatures. In homeostasis it can be considered as dynamic as it is always changing. The liver‚ kidneys‚ autonomic nervous system and endocrine system‚ and hypothalamus help maintain homeostasis. For example‚ my brother has imbalance homeostasis due to having seizures. Because his brain is not functioning correctly‚ his homeostasis is not balance. B. Medial
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Name__________________________ Date__________ Psychology Mid-Term Part I Multiple Choice (25 Questions at 2 points each for a total of 50 points) Directions: There are 25 questions on Part I of the test. Each question is followed by four choices‚ numbered 1–4. Read each question carefully. Decide which word or expression‚ of those given‚ best completes the statement or answers the question. Mark your answer by circling your response. 1. An assumption about behavior tested through
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Head and Face | Findings | Analysis | Inspect the head: Size‚ Shape and Configuration. | Upon inspection patient’s head is symmetric‚ round‚ erect and in midline. No lesions are visible. | Normal | Inspect for involuntary movement. | Upon inspection patient’s head is held still and up right. | Normal | Palpate the head: palpate for consistency | Upon palpation patient’s head is hard and smooth without lesions. | Normal | Inspect the face: symmetry‚ features‚ movement‚ expressions and
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were stimulated at the sight of food (a reflex response). Indicated that digestive processes could be stimulated without direct contact. -He then focused his research on how connections were made between environment stimuli and reflex reactions. This type of learning became know as Classical Conditioning. -Classical conditioning is concerned with stimuli that evoke involuntary or automatic responses. Edward L. Thorndike (1874-1949) -Not concerned with reflex responses like Pavlov. -Focused on the
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