Chapter 6 - Gowing & Developing Flashcards
the product of a sperm and egg that merge together during conception (before egg actually implants)
Zygote
the status of a zygote once it is implanted in the uterine wall
Embryo
the stage of the embryo from 9 weeks after conception to birth
-the defining aspect of the fetal stage of growth
Fetus
Symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Flattened nasal bridge, Slanted eyes, Smooth elongated philtrum, Flattened midface, Small upper lip, Underdeveloped jaw, Lower intelligence
What are the 7 Newborn Reflexes?
- Rooting Reflex
- Blink Reflex
- Withdrawal Reflex
- Tonic Neck Reflex
- Grasp Reflex
- Moro Reflex
- Stepping Reflex
newborn reflex where the baby turns its head toward the stroking, opens its mouth, and tries to suck
Rooting Reflex
newborn reflex where baby closes both eyes
Blink Reflex
newborn reflex where baby flexes limb away from stimulus
Withdrawal Reflex
newborn reflex where the baby turns its head to one side and extends the arm on the same side
Tonic Neck Reflex
newborn reflex where the baby grasps the object in its hand and can hold its own weight for a brief period of time
Grasp Reflex
newborn reflex where, as a result of a sudden drop, the baby extends arms and legs and quickly brings them in as if trying to grasp something
Moro Reflex
newborn reflex where the baby makes stepping motions as if trying to walk
Stepping Reflex
the ability to be aware of an object’s existence even when it is not visible
-out of sight, out of mind
Object Permanence
the understanding that changes in the form of an object do not necessarily mean changes in the quantity of the object
Conservation
the strong need of an infant to be close to the primary caregiver
Attachment
