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| That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). |
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| Pertaining to cognition, the process of knowing and, more precisely, the process of being aware, knowing, thinking, learning and judging. |
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| 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. 2. The process of recovering information about past events or knowledge. |
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| The period of great growth and change between childhood and adulthood. |
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| A person's surroundings and everything in them, including both human and non-human factors. |
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| A developmental process that refers to the growth of the brain and the use of mental skills. |
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| Forming strong emotional ties between individuals. |
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| The length of time a person can concentrate on any one thing. |
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| The ability to move hands and fingers precisely in relation to what is seen. |
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| The use of the large muscles of the back, legs, shoulders and arms. |
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| The ability to learn from the senses. |
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| Skills that are developed throughout the interaction of the senses and the environment. |
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| Developmentally appropriate |
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| Tasks that are suitable to a child given his/her age and interests. |
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| An ability that depends on the use and control of the finer muscles of the wrist, finger and ankles. |
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| The skillful use of hands and fingers. |
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