PSYC 1002 Study Guide - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Nutrition And Pregnancy, Erik Erikson
19 Jul 2012
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Progress before birth: prenatal development (should know these stages) Germinal stage first 2 weeks: conception implantation, formation of placenta. Embryonic stage 2 weeks to 2 months: formation of vital organs and systems, physiological forms hands, legs, etc. Fetal stage 2 months to birth: bodily growth continues, movement capability begins, brain cells multiply, age of viability. Premature can live for about 22-23 weeks after birth. Malnutrition linked to increased risk of birth complications, neurological problems and psychopathology. May cause diseases or illnesses later on in life. Tobacco, alcohol, prescription and recreational drugs (marijuana) Fetal alcohol syndrome common known cause of mental retardation. Defenceless immune system not yet matured. Rubella, syphilis, mumps, genital herpes, aids, severe influenza. Cephalocaudal trend head to foot: upper body first then lower babies crawl first using arms. Proximodistal trend centre-outward: control over torso before extremities. Babies twist body around first then learn to use just arms for reaching.
