PSY 301 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Developmental Coordination Disorder, Approximate Number System, Autobiographical Memory
Document Summary
Abuse- deliberate and intentional words or actions that cause harm or potential harm to a child. Asthma- the most common chronic illness in childhood in which a child"s airways are constricted. Body awareness- conscious knowledge of one"s own body parts and movements. Bmi- measure of body fat calculated as a ratio of height and weight. Developmental coordination disorder- a condition in which delays in reaching motor milestones interfere with living. Food insecurity- a situation in which food is often scarce or unavailable. Hygiene hypothesis- idea that living in a germ-free environment is causing your immune system to become more reactive to allergens. Lateralization- the localization of a function in one hemisphere of the brain to another. Maltreatment- any act committed by a parent or caregiver that results in harm or potential harm to a child. Mandatory reporters- individuals who work with children who are required by law to report suspicion of children maltreatment.
