PSY 205 Lecture 10: PSY CH. 10 Lecture notes

• School: Syracuse University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 205
• Professor: S.Houck

Document Summary

Developmental psychology: branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive and social change throughout the lifespan. Zygote: formed by union of sperm and egg. 2 weeks - end of 2nd month. Formation of vital organs and physiological structures. Between 22 and 26 weeks, the time at which the baby can survive in the event of a premature birth. Can feel the baby kick - baby starts moving. Can be linked to schizophrenia intense fears and anxieties can result in physiological changes in the fetus. Stress associated with an increase in stillbirths, below-average cognitive development, and social deficits. Fetal alcohol syndrome: mental and physical defects that can develop in a fetus due to the alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Most common known cause of intellectual disability. 13,000 babies are born addicted to narcotics. Eyes spread apart more, flatter nose, thinner upper lip. Close, emotional bonds of affection that develop between infants and their caregivers.