PSYC 3404 Study Guide - Final Guide: Muscle Tone, Preadolescence, Midlife Crisis

• School: Northeastern University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3404
• Professor: Ann Blumer

Document Summary

Conception: fertilization in fallopian tubes, 14/28 day implants in uterus. 3 layers of cells form neural tube and cns form. 2 months: all organs developed except sex organs vaguely human like development of life support system doubles in length every 30 days now called a fetus organs begin to function. Move limbs, mouth, head facial features evident genital organs begin to develop. Mother can feel arm and leg movements. 5 months: others can feel movements, more active. 6 months: chance of living outside the womb, brain development at peak. Infancy/toddlerhood birth to age 2 can feel pain aggression seen unsure if intentional to hurt someone gender difference insignificant at birth. Birth: first sound crying average weight: 5. 5-10 lb average length 20 in loose 5-7% body weight head size of body trust vs. mistrust (0-18 months) sensorimotor stage (0-2 years) First month: lift head simple reflexes - substage 1.