Discuss Research on the Development of Infants' Categorization Abilities

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Essay

Discuss research on the development of infants' categorization abilities. Describe two main explanations for age­related differences in categorization.

Debate the merits and drawbacks of medical interventions during childbirth.

Define and criticize the ideology of pronatalism and its societal implications.

Explore diverse parenting strategies and birthing methods, including the Lamaze method.

Understand the characteristics and distinctions between REM and non-REM sleep stages.

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Definitions:

Dual Process Model

A theory suggesting there are two distinct systems for processing information: a fast, automatic, intuitive system, and a slower, more analytical, reflective system.

Prefrontal Cortex

The prefrontal cortex is a region of the brain associated with executive functions like decision-making, personality expression, and managing social behavior.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood, regulating emotions, memory, and arousal.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another.