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Sensitive Periods of Brain Development and Preventive Interventions

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Editors:
  1. Susan L. Andersen

    1. Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital, Belmont, USA

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  • Broadens understanding about how the environment influences brain development at a mechanistic and behavioral level
  • Shares many tips and insights into how to maximize the potential of development
  • Treats both theoretical and practical aspects sensitive periods to show how they are conserved across species

Part of the book series: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences (CTBN, volume 53)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Mechanisms Underlying Brain Changes During Sensitive Periods

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Development of Functional Properties in the Early Visual System: New Appreciations of the Roles of Lateral Geniculate Nucleus

      • Andrea K. Stacy, Stephen D. Van Hooser
      Pages 3-35

    3. Maturation of Corticolimbic Functional Connectivity During Sensitive Periods of Brain Development

      • Shaolin Yang, Kuei Y. Tseng
      Pages 37-53

    4. Microglia and Sensitive Periods in Brain Development

      • Julia E. Dziabis, Staci D. Bilbo
      Pages 55-78

    5. Is Adolescence a Sensitive Period for the Development of Incentive-Reward Motivation?

      • Monica Luciana, Paul F. Collins
      Pages 79-99

  3. The Influences of Positive and Negative Factors During Sensitive Periods

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 101-101
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    2. Physical Activity, Fitness, and Executive Functions in Youth: Effects, Moderators, and Mechanisms

      • David R. Lubans, Angus A. Leahy, Myrto F. Mavilidi, Sarah R. Valkenborghs
      Pages 103-130

    3. Nutrition and Brain Development

      • Sarah E. Cusick, Amanda Barks, Michael K. Georgieff
      Pages 131-165

    4. Understanding Sensitive Period Effects in Musical Training

      • Virginia B. Penhune
      Pages 167-188

    5. Sensitive Periods for Recovery from Early Brain Injury

      • Bryan Kolb
      Pages 189-212

  4. Community Level Impact of Sensitive Periods: Analyses and Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 213-213
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    2. Statistical Modeling of Sensitive Period Effects Using the Structured Life Course Modeling Approach (SLCMA)

      • Brooke J. Smith, Andrew D. A. C. Smith, Erin C. Dunn
      Pages 215-234

    3. Capitalizing on Neuroplasticity Across Development to Redirect Pathways from Juvenile Justice Involvement

      • Shannon Chaplo, Diana Fishbein
      Pages 235-254
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About this book

Sensitive periods occur when unique experiences permanently influence brain development either by their presence or absence. This volume covers underlying brain systems and behaviors that are sculpted by the environment in humans and animals in a search for commonalities. The mechanisms involved, the importance of timing in the process, and factors that can change the brain are discussed in this exciting book. Different chapters examine how experience guides the development of cells, circuits, and function using vision, cortical circuits, and cognition as frameworks. Scientific evidence for effective preventative intervention approaches, including diet, exercise, and music, are included to find ways to maximize child and adolescent development. The adverse effects of early brain injury are also included. As sensitive periods are gaining importance in their application in the real-world, novel statistical approaches for human studies are presented and the importance of sensitive periodsare covered by examining the juvenile justice system. The book has interdisciplinary appeal and scholars with an interest in brain resiliency or vulnerability will find it of particular interest.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital, Belmont, USA

    Susan L. Andersen

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