Neuroscience and Brain Development

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Study of the biological processes behind brain development in children and the implications for learning, behavior, and mental health.

Neuroanatomy: The study of the structure and organization of the nervous system.
Neurophysiology: The study of the functioning of the nervous system.
Neurochemistry: The study of the chemical processes that occur in the nervous system.
Neural development: The process by which the nervous system develops in an individual.
Neuroplasticity: The ability of the brain to change and adapt as a result of experience.
Neuronal communication: The process by which neurons communicate with one another through electrical and chemical signals.
Brain development: The processes by which the brain develops throughout infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
Motor development: The processes by which infants and young children develop the ability to control their movements.
Sensory development: The processes by which infants and young children develop their ability to sense and interpret information from the environment.
Language development: The processes by which infants and young children develop their ability to use language.
Cognitive development: The processes by which infants and young children develop their ability to think, reason, and solve problems.
Social and emotional development: The processes by which infants and young children develop their ability to interact with others and regulate their emotions.
Developmental disorders: Disorders that affect the development of the nervous system, such as autism spectrum disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Neurological disorders: Disorders that affect the functioning of the nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
Neuropsychology: The study of the relationship between the brain and behavior, including the effects of brain injury and disease on behavior.
Cognitive Neuroscience: The study of the brain's mechanisms for cognitive processes such as attention, memory, perception, and reasoning.
Clinical Neuroscience: The study of the neural basis of mental disorders and neuropsychological impairments.
Affective Neuroscience: The study of the neural basis of emotions, mood, and affect.
Developmental Neuroscience: The study of the changes in the brain's structure and function across the lifespan, including childhood, adolescence, and aging.
Sensorimotor Neuroscience: The study of the neural mechanisms of sensory perception and motor control.
Behavioral Neuroscience: The study of the neural mechanisms underlying behavior, motivation, and decision-making.
Neuropsychology: The study of the relationship between brain function and cognitive behavior.
Social Neuroscience: The study of the neural mechanisms underlying social cognition, including empathy, theory of mind, and social decision-making.
Comparative Neuroscience: The study of the similarities and differences in brain structure and function across different species.
Systems Neuroscience: The study of the interactions between different brain regions and systems.
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience: The study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying brain function and development.
Neuroimaging: The use of various imaging techniques to study the brain's structure and function, including MRI, CT, PET, and EEG.
Epigenetics: The study of modifications to genes that can be influenced by environment, nutrition, and other external factors that can impact brain development.
Psychopharmacology: The study of the effects of drugs on the brain and behavior.
Computational Neuroscience: The study of how the brain processes information and how these processes can be modeled and simulated using computer algorithms.
"Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of neurological disorders that affect the development of the nervous system."
"...leading to abnormal brain function which may affect emotion, learning ability, self-control, and memory."
"The effects of neurodevelopmental disorders tend to last for a person's lifetime."
"Neurodevelopmental disorders affect the development of the nervous system."
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"The effects of neurodevelopmental disorders tend to last for a person's lifetime."
"All neurodevelopmental disorders affect the development of the nervous system."
"Neurodevelopmental disorders... affect the development of the nervous system, leading to abnormal brain function..."
"...affect the development of the nervous system, leading to abnormal brain function which... affect emotion..."
"The effects of neurodevelopmental disorders tend to last for a person's lifetime."
"...leading to abnormal brain function which... may affect... learning ability..."
"...leading to abnormal brain function which... may affect... self-control..."
"Neurodevelopmental disorders... leading to abnormal brain function..."
"...leading to abnormal brain function which... may affect... memory."
"The effects of neurodevelopmental disorders tend to last for a person's lifetime."
"Neurodevelopmental disorders affect the development of the nervous system."
"The effects of neurodevelopmental disorders... affect emotion, learning ability, self-control, and memory."