Contrast the concepts of integration and differentiation, and comment on how both are used as a ...

Answer to q. 1

Differentiation refers to the ability to distinguish and master individual motions, while integration involves linking individual motions into a coherent, coordinated whole. These two concepts come from dynamic systems theory that suggests a complex skill, such as walking, comes from the individual mastery of components of that complex skill. Children must first differentiate standing, balancing, and coordination before they will be able to combine (integrate) those skills and learn to walk. Students may point out that the textbook suggests that this integration typically occurs between the ages of 12 and 15 months.

Answer to q. 2

TRUE

Answer to q. 3

The neural structures that would be encountered that are covered by the chapter include the following (in order):
(a) dendrites  receiving ends or branches of the neuron
(b) cell body  the center of the cell that contains the basic biological machinery that keeps the neuron alive
(c) axon  a tubelike structure that transmits a message to other neurons and is covered and protected by Myelin
(d) terminal buttons  small knobs at the end of a neuron that release neurotransmitters
(e) neurotransmitters  chemical substances that allow neurons to communicate with each other.

Answer to q. 4

TRUE