PSYC100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Autism Spectrum, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Primitive Reflexes
13 Aug 2016
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Dna special kind of molecule with long sugar strand linked together by amines or bases in a particular pattern. Humans have 46 chromosomes 23 from mom 23 from dad, 22 pairs determine characteristics the last one determines sex. Dominant genes: more active in influencing a trait, they will also be observable. Recessive genes: will only show if paired with another recessive gene. Fertilization: an egg and sperm unite resulting in 46 chromosomes (zygote) Dangers: teratogens: viruses and chemicals that can damage the embryo or fetus, Reflexes: rooting reflex, sucking reflex, crying when hungry. Piaget"s theory: sensorimotor (birth to 2), preoperational (2 to 7), concrete. Vygotsky"s theory: cooing, babbling, one word speech, telegraphic speech, whole sentences. Autism: neurodevelopmental disorder that involves thinking, feeling, language, social interactions. Different temperaments: easy, difficult, slow to warmup. Attachment styles; secure, avoidant, ambivalent, disorganized and disoriented. Young adulthood: few changes occur physical and cognitive skills at the highest.
