What Are the Specific Differences Between Typical Children and Those

question 7

Essay

What are the specific differences between typical children and those with intellectual deficits in their (a) play with objects and (b) make-believe, or symbolic, play? How can these differences be explained?

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Definitions:

Neurons

Electrically excitable cells that process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals in the nervous system.

Glia

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that provide support, protection, and nutrition to neurons.

Prenatal Effects

The impacts on a developing fetus in the womb due to various environmental, genetic, or maternal factors.

Brain Plasticity

The brain's capacity to change and adapt by forming new neural connections, allowing for learning and recovery from injury.