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Theorist Vocab
Developmental Theorist Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Theory | A principle or idea that is proposed, research, and generally accepted as an explanation. |
Neuron | Specialized nerve cells (brain) |
Synapse | Connections between nerve cells that pass messages to the brain. |
Cognitive Development | Growth in the mental process used to gain knowledge, such as thought, reasoning, and imagination. |
Object Permanence | The concept that an object still exists even when it is out of sight. |
Personality | A combination of characteristics or qualities that form a persons distinctive character. |
Assimilation | The new concept learned by a child must fit into what the child already knows. |
Social-Emotional Development | Growth in the two related areas of social and emotional skills. |
Physical Development | Physical body changes in a growing human, such as, changes in size, weight, and coordination. |
Early Childhood | The time period in a persons life from birth until age nine. |