What Role Do the Fontanels Play in Infant Development

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Essay

What role do the fontanels play in infant development?

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Definitions:

Uncertainty Avoidance

Uncertainty avoidance is a cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, influencing communication patterns and behaviors.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which people feel threatened by ambiguous situations and try to avoid them.

High-Context

A communication style in which most of the information is either in the physical context or presupposed by the person, typically used in cultures where people have close connections over a long period.

Low-Context

A communication style where most of the information is explicitly stated in the message itself, requiring little understanding of context.