AP Psychology - Human Development (Chapter 11)

Question 1

Developmental psychology

Answer 1

A study of psychology that focuses on human growth and changes across the lifespan (physical, cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual personality and emotional growth)

Question 2

Fetus

Answer 2

human offspring in the Prenatal stage that follows the Embryonic

Question 3

Rooting Reflex

Answer 3

This reflex starts when the corner of the baby’s mouth is stroked or touched. The baby will turn his or her head and open his or her mouth to follow and root in the direction of the stroking. This helps the baby find the breast or bottle to start feeding.