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Physical Development Principles
Three principles guide physical development - proximodistal, cephalocaudal, and orthogenetic.
Synaptogenesis
The process of building connections between neurons to fine-tune brain functions.
Reflexes
Inborn automatic responses to specific stimuli, including survival reflexes like breathing, eye blink, and rooting reflex.
Motor Development
Progression from reflexive to voluntary movements, involving gross motor skills (e.g., crawling) and fine motor skills (e.g., pincer grasp).
Developmental Norms
Average age of mastering skills, influenced by genetics and environment, with variations in milestones across cultures.
Health Issues in Infancy
Challenges like low birth weight, complications during delivery, and congenital malformations affecting infant health.
