PSYC1111 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Delayed Gratification, Neuron, Linguistic Determinism
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Developmental psychology is the study of physical (growth and other changes), cognitive (language, memory, attn. ) and social (ability to recognize emotions, self concepts, relationships) changes throughout the lifespan. ------discuss the 3 major concerns of the field. Zygote (2 weeks, lasts 2 weeks, is crucial that it is not exposed to teratogens. Start of placenta), embryo (lasts 6 weeks, period where most change occurs, development of arms, legs, face, organs, muscles, and heart begins beating), fetus (lasts 30 weeks, growth and finishing stage). Define teratogen" and discuss its significance during prenatal development. A teratogen is any environmental agent causing damage during the prenatal period. Depending on the dose of the teratogen, the type, the time exposed, and the healthcare received, teratogens can stop or slow down certain areas of development. If these are exposed during critical periods, a child may not be able to develop properly.
