Bobula Brain Development Summary

Reading Kathy A. Bobula,’s article on brain development, I learned a lot of new things for myself. I want to note that it is especially interesting to learn not only about the processes of formation of explicit or implicit perceptions in general, but also about the important detailes of brain formation since childhood. Some of the explanations answered the questions that arose at the time I passed the test for revealing hidden prejudices. I also liked the specific and simple descriptions of the concept of bias and its types (prejudice, stereotype, attitude).

The most stood out statement from this material for me it is the fact that the brain is enormously plastic and its structure changes with every experience. This confirms the author's

assertion that prejudices, and misperceptions do not arise by themselves, but enter the learning process, is learned ( or constructed), and what is learned changes both the number and strength of connections between the cells of the brain. That is, it is transferred from those who help the child learn and understand themselves, as well as peace and relationships with people.
To a certain extent, every adult can analyze the main messages of influence from adults and societies that have formed his / her attitude to any issue. The formation of hidden prejudices is very closely connected with the general perception and depends on many factors, up to an elementary sense of self-preservation.
Awareness and understanding of participation in the formation of bias of emotions and experiences can become an excellent basis for regulating one's own beliefs and the perception of others.
All this speaks about the importance that everyone who works with children should first of all be free from prejudice, racial discrimination and bias of any kind, so as not to convey their distorted beliefs to children.
All this information helped me to take a fresh look at the process of relationships with other, and explained many of the reasons for certain reactions as my own as the children’s and their parents.
Thank you for thise material.

Mariya K.