PSY 1113 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Harry Harlow, Autonomic Nervous System, Genital Stage
14 Nov 2016
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Zygote : the new cell formed by the union of an egg and sperm. Embryonic period : weeks 2-8 (6 weeks long ) Embryo : developed zygote that has a heart a brain and other organs. Fetal period : week 8 to birth. Fetus : an unborn human in the later stages of development. Age of viability : the point at which a fetus can survive if born prematurely. Teratogen: environmental agents such as drugs, chemicals, or virus that produce birth defects. Genetic susceptibility - we do not have anyway of knowing for certain. Most damaging is genital herpes (it"s a virus ) If you have aids or hiv you will have an automatic c-section because you will not have to pass through the birth canal so not fluid contamination. Moms blood and babies blood do not mix sometimes not even the same blood the only time they touch is during birth.
