PSYC 2500 Lecture Notes - Synaptogenesis, Synaptic Pruning, Axon Terminal
6 Oct 2014
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That"s literally her last name: scores 0,1, or 2 (0=absence or a problem, 2=all good, 1=between) Strong, regular breathing: done within 5 minutes after birth, score above 7=good physical condition, score below 3= emergency and life threatening, score between=some attention and care, quick, approximate assessment. The neonatal behavioural assessment scale (nbas: comprehensive assessment of infants that includes measure of alertness and ability to interact with people. 28 behavioural items and 18 reflex tests: research purposes for exposure, how easily kids adapt, qualitative assessment across a broad range. Reflexes: unlearned responses that are triggered by specific forms of stimulation. Prepare them for different needs to interact with the world. Important to survive (sucking: protect (blink, foundation for motor behaviour (stepping) (cid:190) missing reflexes may be indicative of a problem with the nervous system. Infant is awake, eyes open, focused and taking information in. They are relatively still (cid:190) (cid:190) (cid:190) (cid:190: waking activity, sleeping, awake but unfocused.
