These nerve cells are covered and insulated with a layer of fat cells, which increases the speed and efficiency of information traveling through the nervous system.

Babies respond differently to a familiar caregiver than to a stranger and begin to develop a sense of trust.

These steps can be taken to help prevent an overweight child from becoming an overweight adult

the failure to recognize that there are more viewpoints than one’s own

Name 2 factors that affect attachment security.

A range of tasks too difficult for the child to do alone but possible with the help of more skilled partners.

These 2 hormones help with the growth process.

Speech directed at oneself- particularly in shaping responses to a new challenge

Dthe sensorimotor stage, a child is not yet able to this.

Between the ages 2 - 6 approximately 45 growth centers in which cartilage hardens into bone emerge in various parts of the skeleton.

This area of the brain is responsible for language production.

The child is irregular in daily routines, is generally cheerful, and adjusts slowly to new experiences

This means children this age focus on one aspect of a situation, neglecting other things that affect it

The reflex where an infant’s cheek is stroked or the side of the mouth is touched. In response, the infant turns its head towards the side that is being touched