PSY 223 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Brain Damage, Frontal Lobe, Mirror Neuron

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Signs & consequences of low birth weight & preterm birth. Postpartum depression - 1/5 1/10, sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, concentration issues, appetite/sleep changes. Interaction between psychological factors and hormones (sudden drop in estrogen) Postpartum mood w/ psychotic features 1/500 1/1000 women, delusional thoughts about infant, hallucinations, may put infant at risk. Assessment completed in the delivery room to see if there is a need for immediate intervention. Uses reflexes and social interaction to assess overall well-being. Visual acuity 20/600 at birth, can see things about 7-9 inches away. Very soon after birth can fix and follow a light source, face or large, colorful toy. 1 month fixation is central, steady and maintained, can follow a slow target, and converge, preference of looking at a face. 3 months binocular vision and eye coordination, eyes follow a moving light or face, responsive smile. 6 months reaches out accurately for toys. Maternal voice soothing; preference over other women.

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