PSYC 100B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Thalidomide, Fetus

• School: University of Victoria
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 100B
• Professor: Tonks Randel

Document Summary

Origin of fundamental characteristics like personality and intelligence. Other view both as having an influence on human development. Genetics - dna > chromosomes > genes (alleles) Importance of dna in around twins vs nontwins. Other impacts when it comes to the structural part of the body. 2nd trimester - more masculinize or feminize if it"s sensitive to one or another. A feminine by dna that becomes masculinize. A genetic male may be insensitive to testosterone/may not be enough resulting to a more feminine brain. Gender identity is not tied to our dna, but may be effect of dna. Chemicals that pass through the placenta, impact on the fetus. Chemicals that are toxic to the embryo or fetus that might affect developmental issues. Critical periods - physical and biological components. Women for morning sickness that causes phocomelia which causes hands without arms. Mmr vaccine, can cause mental retardation, heart problems.