Psychology 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Caffeine, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Social Contract

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: John Campbell

Document Summary

Genetics and sex determination: 23rd pair of chromosomes determine sex, a female"s 23rd pair contains two x chromosomes (xx, thus, the 23rd chromosome in the egg is always an x. If not present, testes do not form, and in absence of sufficient androgen activity during this prenatal critical period, a female pattern ensues. Newborn sensation and perception: very nearsighted, visual acuity of 20/800, 40 times worse than a normal adult of 20/20, can focus on objects 20/40 cm away; distance to the mother"s face for a breastfeed. Chapter 12 notes: fantz used the preferential looking procedure to study infant"s visual preferences. Chapter 12 notes: biological and environmental factors interact enriched environments enhance brain development in turn, brain development facilitates our ability to learn and benefit from environmental experiences. Cognitive development: piaget spent over 50 years studying the thought processes of children, and how they change with age.