Myers EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY (6th Edition in Modules)Prenatal Development and the NewbornSlide 3Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Slide 8Myers EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY (6th Edition in Modules)Module 7Developmental Issues, Prenatal Development, and the NewbornJames A. McCubbin, PhDClemson UniversityWorth PublishersPrenatal Development and the NewbornDevelopmental Psychology a branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive and social change throughout the life spanPrenatal Development and the NewbornLife is sexually transmittedPrenatal Development and the NewbornZygotethe fertilized eggenters a 2 week period of rapid cell divisiondevelops into an embryoEmbryothe developing human organism from 2 weeks through 2nd monthFetusthe developing human organism from 9 weeks after conception to birthPrenatal Development and the Newborn 40 days 45 days 2 months 4 monthsPrenatal Development and the NewbornTeratogensagents, such as chemicals and viruses, that can reach the embryo or fetus during prenatal development and cause harm Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)physical and cognitive abnormalities in children caused by a pregnant woman’s heavy drinkingsymptoms include facial misproportionsPrenatal Development and the NewbornRooting Reflextendency to open mouth, and search for nipple when touched on the cheekHabituationdecreasing responsiveness with repeated stimulationPrenatal Development and the NewbornPreferenceshuman voices and facesface-like images-->smell and sound of mother
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