PSY 322 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Sprouting, Frontal Lobe, Brainstem
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Example: baby is in 60th percentile for weight 60% of babies weigh less. 50% is average, but variations are okay we want them to fall between between 40-60: we become concerned when babies have a dramatic shift (by. Could mean failure to thrive if we see a decrease. Could be a risk factor for obesity if we see an increase. Sleep is incredibly important for brain maturation, learning, emotion regulation, academic success, psychological adjustment. Children in nz sleep more than children in japan: biology and caregiver actions affect sleep patterns, genetics. Sleep problems can cause a lot of stress for parents which can be dangerous for both the parents and the child. Parents are less patient and responsive: both parents and the baby need to adjust to develop positive sleep habits. Connections in the brain: head circumference provides a good measure of how the brain is growing.
