PSYC 355- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 41 pages long!)

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 355
• Professor: Tracy Riggins

Document Summary

Epigenesis emergence of new structures and functions during development. Genetic activity structure function (emphasizes the reciprocity of influences within and between levels: conception key terms: Cell migration movement of cells from point of origin to somewhere else. Cell differentiation transforms unspecialized cells into specialized cells. 4. apoptosis selective death of certain cells to eliminate unnecessary or inappropriate cells: 3 periods of prenatal development. Germinal (conception- 2 weeks) cells are dividing and multiplying as well as differentiating. Embryonic (3-8 weeks) development of all of the major organs and systems in the body. Fetal (9 weeks- birth) development of physical structures as well as rapid growth. >>also an increase in sensory development and learning: support system placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic sac, fetal behavior. By 12 weeks, most movements that will be present at birth have appeared. >> breathing (not real breathing but the action is practiced) Fetal senses play a vital role in fetal development and learning.