PSYC 2001 Chapter : Notes For Psych Since Midterm
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3-14-13: fetal period (months 2-9, prenatal development, teratogens agents that cause birth defects. These include nicotine, alcohol, stis: thalidomide, there are also genetic birth defects. You can get tested ahead of time for some of them. (ex. Birth: brain development, myelination continues after birth, dramatic increase in synaptic connections, physical development, reflexes genetically wired behaviors some of which are crucial for survival (ex. You want nothing to do with him: when mother returns, you feel good again, avoidant attachment. Isn"t bothered that mother left and plays with the stranger just fine: doesn"t care when the mother returns to the room, resistant attachment, really attached to their mom. Lack of normal behavior: four parenting styles, authoritarian, parents are in charge, controlling, you must do what they say, do not question the parent. Do what they say: the kids don"t do well. Kids have lack of initiative, they have social troubles, often have poor communication skills: authoritative.
