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module 45 Flashcards

(7 cards)

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Developmental psychology

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a branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life span

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Zygote

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the fertilized egg; it enters a 2-week period of rapid cell division and develops into an embryo

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Embryo

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the developing human organism from about 2 week after fertilization through the second month

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Fetus

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the developing human organism from 9 weeks after conception to birth.

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Teratogens

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agents, such as chemicals and viruses, that can reach the embryo or fetus during prenatal development and cause harm

(literally, “monster makers”)

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Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

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physical and cognitive abnormalities in children caused by a pregnant woman’s heavy drinking. In severe cases, signs include a small, out-of-proportion head and abnormal facial features

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Habituation

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decreasing responsiveness with repeated stimulation. As infants gain familiarity with repeated exposure to a stimulus, their interest wanes and they look away sooner.

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