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Which time period in a child's life is considered to be a very important time in terms of experience and neural development?
The early years of a child's life are very important for later health and development. One of the main reasons is how fast the brain grows starting before birth and continuing into early childhood.
How does the brain develop in the first year of life?
During the first year of a child's life, his brain will double in size. Much of this growth occurs in a part of the brain called the cerebellum, which is in charge of physical development and motor skills. This development helps babies learn to control their bodies and movement.
Which of the following best describes the pattern of brain development in early childhood?
Which of the following best describes the pattern of brain growth in childhood? The brain grows in spurts wiht the weight of the brain increasing by 30% between the ages of 3 and 18 months.
Which of the following brain development processes takes place rapidly during the first two years of life?
Like other areas of the brain, the sensory and motor cortices develop rapidly in the first two years of life. As you would expect, this leads to several important developmental milestones. Though every child develops at their own pace, there are some things that are common in many infants at different points.