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Developmental psychology

Lesson 1: Early brain development


Learning objectives
• How the forebrain,
midbrain and hindbrain
develop in the foetus.
• The development of
the cerebellum and
medulla.
Development of the midbrain,
forebrain and hindbrain
Foetus 3 – 4 weeks old, a long tube develops in the brain

Divided from front into 3 distinct round sections.

These are in order from the top: forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain.

Below the hindbrain is the spinal cord.

5 weeks old: forebrain and hindbrain split into 2 cavities.

Forebrain split into: anterior (front) and posterior (back)

Hindbrain splits through the middle.


LO: How the forebrain, midbrain and
hindbrain develop in the foetus
Midbrain does not split.
The development of the cerebellum and
medulla
Development of the cerebellum and medulla

Cerebellum seen at 6 weeks in the foetus.

1 year later the cerebellum is 3x the size.

Cerebellum controls: physical skills which


develop over this time

Cerebellum is involved in responses such as


fear, and in functions such as processing
sense information.

LO: How the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain develop in the foetus
The development of the cerebellum and medulla
The division of
the brain

 Medulla oblongata is in the hindbrain in front


of the cerebellum
 Medulla oblongata controls involuntary
responses such as:
- sneezing and breathing, heart rate and
blood pressure.
 Form by 20 weeks and connect the rest of the
brain to the spinal cord.

LO: How the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain develop in the foetus
The development of the cerebellum and medulla
Key terms
 Brain: the organ in your head made up of
nerves that processes information and controls
behaviour.
 Forebrain: the anterior part of the brain,
including the hemispheres and the central
brain structures.
 Midbrain: the middle section of the brain
forming part of the central nervous system.
 Hindbrain: the lower part of the brain that
includes the cerebellum, pons and medulla
oblongata.

LO: How the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain develop in the foetus
The development of the cerebellum and medulla
Key terms
 Anterior: directed towards the front, when
used in relation to our biology.
 Posterior: directed towards the back, when
used in relation to our biology.
 Cerebellum: an area of the brain near to the
brainstem that controls motor movements
(muscle activity)

LO: How the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain develop in the foetus
The development of the cerebellum and medulla
Key terms
 Medulla oblongata: connects the upper
brain to the spinal cord and controls
automatic responses.
 Involuntary response: a response to a
stimulus that occurs without someone
making a conscious choice. They are
automatic, such as reflexes.
 Neural connections: link formed by
messages passing from one nerve cell
(neuron) to another.

LO: How the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain develop in the foetus
The development of the cerebellum and medulla
POP Quiz!!!!!!

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1-psychology-development-early-brain-
development-flash-cards/?exitTest=1
Neural connections
from birth
• https://www.youtube.com/w
atch?v=VNNsN9IJkws&t=6s
Neural connections
• Links formed by messages
passing from one nerve cell
(neuron) to another
• Early connections are of great
importance and are reinforced by
us
• The brain doubles in size over the
1st year and reaches 80% of its
size by age 3

LO: How the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain develop in the foetus
The development of the cerebellum and medulla
Exam style
question

Explain the function of the


cerebellum. (2)
The cerebellum controls physical skills, it is involved in
responses such as fear and functions such as processing
sense information
Do you think it is important for a child
to have a stimulating environment in
the early years of life?

Why?
Who was Jean Piaget?
What does the word Cognitive mean?
Read up time!!!!!!! On pg. 5

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