PSYC 1115 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: 18 Months, Erik Erikson, Puberty
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Sperm and egg unit to make a zygote (fertilized egg) (10-14 day process where cells begin to differentiate) At 9 weeks it is a fetus. Chemical or virus causing embryo or fetus harm. Physical and mental abnormalities caused by drinking (alcohol) Can cause small unproportionate head and abnormal face. Arrives with automatic reflex responses (sucking, tonguing, swallowing, breathing) Early childhood critical for language and vision. Brain forms memories differently, can"t recall memories of first 3 years of life. Biologically driven growth and development enabling orderly changes. Experience (nurture) can adjust the timing, naturation (nature) sets sequence. Maturation is seen in motor and brain development. Connections among neurons = small, after birth the neural pathways grow to help (body functions & correlate survival skills. This advancement helps attention, behaviour, memory and language. Development in nervous system & muscles mature. Brain builds schemas, used & adjusted through assimilation & accommodation. Assimilate experience = taking already known knowledge and applying.
