PSYC20008 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Thalidomide, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
22 Aug 2018
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Due to our shared evolutionary history, we share many characteristics and developmental processes with other living things. From conception to implantation into the wall of the uterus. All major functions begin to function and developing organism grows. From 5-6 weeks after conception, the organism moves spontaneously. By 12 weeks, most movements that are present at birth are able to be performed by the fetus. In the last 3 months of pregnancy, the cns has developed enough to support fetal learning. Preference for familiar sounds, smells and tastes antenatally. ~45% of pregnancies abort within the first 3 weeks. Teratogens are external environmental agents that can cause damage or death during the prenatal period. Different sensitive periods exist for each organism s development. Can have a negative effect on the male reproduction system too. Microencephaly (small head) and malformations of the heart, limbs, joints and face. Fas babies are likely to display excessive irritability, hyperactivity, seizures and tremors.
