PSYCH 111 Study Guide - Final Guide: Genital Stage, Condom, Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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Developmental psychology : universal aspects of lifespan development from conception through death; identifies cultural variations (whether or not you are encouraged to be independent or dependent, and how that affects parenting and how you view the world) Explores physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. Looks at elements of continuity and change over time. Zygote : fertilized egg; divides and implants itself in the wall of the uterus. Placenta : structure that allows oxygen and nutrients to pass into fetus from mother"s bloodstream; allows waste to pass out. 3 rd month: digestive organs begin to function. 7 th month: fetus capable of life outside uterus, age (threshold) of viability. 8 th /9 th month: fat is deposited for later use has changed and now considered to be 23-26 weeks (used to be 27-28) Protective function and helps baby be born. Myelination of brain takes place in the fetal stage.
