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social science subjects > psychology > biological psychology > brain development
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > school health > developmental surveillance > brain development
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > physical and biological development > brain development

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brain development  

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  • Over the centuries, surveyors of the brain have tried to determine how this vital and mysterious organ grows and develops. Recent advancements in brain imaging technologies have allowed neuroscientists to watch activity in the living brain, providing more clues about its organization and development. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Brain Development]

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