Describe an Example of a Developmental Cascade That Can Lead

question 39

Essay

Describe an example of a developmental cascade that can lead to low birth weight and then cascade to other later outcomes.

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Definitions:

Autism

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.

Information-Processing Approach

A cognitive psychology perspective emphasizing the way people focus on, manipulate, store, and retrieve information.

Allocate Attention

Refers to the process of focusing cognitive resources on specific stimuli, tasks, or goals while ignoring others.

Information-Processing Approach

A cognitive approach that likens the human mind to a computer, focusing on how information is taken in, stored, and retrieved.