Module 8

Question 0

The fertilized egg; it enters a two week period of rapid cell division and develops into an embryo

Answer 0

Zygote

Question 1

A branch of psychology that studies physical cognitive and social change throughout the lifespan

Answer 1

Developmental psychology

Question 2

The developing human organism from about two weeks after fertilization through the second month

Answer 2

Embryo

Question 3

The developing human organism from nine weeks after conception to birth

Answer 3

Fetus

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Teratogens

Question 5

Physical and cognitive abnormalities in children caused by a pregnant woman’s heavy drinking. in severe cases symptoms include noticeable facial misproportions

Answer 5

Fetal alcohol syndrome(FAS)

Question 6

A baby’s tendency when touched on the cheek to turn toward the touch, open the mouth and search for the nipple

Answer 6

Rooting reflex

Question 7

Decreasing responsiveness with repeated stimulation. (Ex: as infants gain familiarity with repeated exposure to a visual stimulus their interest wanes and they look away sooner)

Answer 7

Habituation