PSYA02H3 Lecture : PSYA02 Notes
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Describe the stages of prenatal development and in uence of teratogens on prenatal development. Understand and describe the trajectory of social and cognitive development that occurs during infancy and childhood, adolescents, and adulthood, and old age. Consider how we use di erent kinds of research methods to understand the development process. Analyse major ethical considerations involved with developmental research. Name the in uential psychologist in developmental psychology and compare/contrast their approach in this eld. 4. 1 - introduction: from conception to old age. Development : growth and change over time, Including changes that are progressive (learning to walk/talk) Regressive (decline in cognitive function with age) Begins in utero and ends when we die. The uterine environment has been found to have an impact with the functional outcomes of a child over the long term. Teratogen: environmental substances or agents that negatively impact human development during gestation (during the period of the embryo)
