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ERIC Number: EJ570187
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0896-3746
Stress, Early Brain Development, and Behavior.
Gunnar, Megan R.; Barr, Ronald G.
Infants and Young Children, v11 n1 p1-14 Jul 1998
Reviews research on the effect of stress hormones, particularly glucocorticoids, on the brain and early development. It describes the psychological and social processes that reduce stress hormone responses to threatening and painful procedures. Research on the cognitive and emotional effects of synthetic glucocorticoids is also discussed. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Brain, Cognitive Development, Disabilities, Emotional Development, Memory, Neurological Impairments, Parent Child Relationship, Self Control, Stress Management, Young Children
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Hormones