Abstract:This chapter provides descriptions of early brain development and typical social, emotional, and cognitive development spanning childhood to emerging adulthood. In addition, because child, adolescent,...This chapter provides descriptions of early brain development and typical social, emotional, and cognitive development spanning childhood to emerging adulthood. In addition, because child, adolescent, and family development are influenced by contextual and interactional factors, Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory of Human Development is used to illustrate the dynamic nature of these interactions and how individuals and families are either propelled or impeded in their developmental trajectory by these factors. While prenatal brain development is largely under genetic control, it is clear that there are early environmental influences here (nutrition, hormones, exposure to toxins). Poverty as a social determinant of health is a significant factor impacting brain development. The period of infancy is characterized by remarkable strides in social and emotional development. The chapter also describes behaviors manifested by children and youth with high secure self-esteem, high insecure self-esteem, and low self-esteem.Read More
Publication Year: 2021
Publication Date: 2021-02-05
Language: en
Type: other
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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