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One of the ways that child-development researchers can contribute to sound family policy is by
Echoes
Repetitive sounds that are heard after the original sound has been made, typically as a result of the reflection of sound waves.
Limbic System
A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood, controlling basic emotions and drives.
Engram
An assumed electrical circuit in the brain that corresponds to a memory trace.
Serial-Position Effect
The tendency to recall more accurately the first and last items in a series.
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