__________________________ is the process of automating repetitive functions so that they no longer require conscious thought.
automaticity
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The __________________ is command central for most physical movement and muscle control, while playing a supportive role in some cognitive functions.
cerebellum
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___________________aligns the brain and body. It creates muscle memory and automates memory.
repetition
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When children gain awareness and control of their bodies in sequence, from the top down and from the inside out is called_______________
the snowflake effect
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baam
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banana
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gift
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A tool to help visualize the dynamic relationship among sensory, reflexes and motor is called the ______________.
kinetic scale
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The _______________ gather information the brain needs to understand and navigate the world.
senses
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Within the first years of childhood, approximately _______percent of the neural pathways in the brain will be set for life.
90
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The cortex includes:_____________________
imagination and creation, projection and prediction, interpretation of symbols
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The ____________________ detects motion and gravity to create our internal sense of balance. It coordinates with all the other senses--especially the eyes-- to help us get and stay upright whether we're still or on the move.
vestibular system
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_________________ specifically involves the axon. It's a fatty substance that acts like insulation protecting the axon from damage or disruption from all other neural activity going on in the brain.
myelination
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The most complex part of the brain, the __________directs what we consider higher level human thought.
cortex
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All modern products with the intent to contain or constrain children's movements though well intended has been given the label of ____________. These include strollers, yard plays, bouncy seats, slings, etc