11.1

Question 1

Study of human development

Answer 1

changes in behavior that correlate with growth or maturation

Question 2

continuity vs discontinuity

Answer 2

development proceeds gradually vs changes are abrupt from one stage to another

Question 3

first 2 gestational weeks: zy____
3 - 8 weeks: implanted in the lining (em____)
remaining weeks: fe_u_

Answer 3

zygote
embryo
fetus

Question 4

most common genetic risks

Answer 4

• older parents bc the mother’s eggs have been exposed to more years of potential harmful environmental influences
  => higher probability of error during meiosis

Question 5

environmental risks: teratogen

Answer 5

a chemical agent that can harm the zygote, embryo or fetus

Question 6

Babinski (foot)

Answer 6

• stroking their food causes toes to spread out

=> disappears when nervous system mature

Question 7

Blinking (protection)

Answer 7

• eyes close when there’s strong stimuli

=> protection

Question 8

Palmar: think palm

Answer 8

place an object in the hand, reflexive grasping
=> possibly evolutionary - allow primates to cling to an adult’s fur

Question 9

Rooting / sucking

Answer 9

stroke cheek results in the baby turning towards the touch (stimuli) and opening mouth
=> helps with nursing

Question 10

Babies crying (duration)

Answer 10

• can be 2-3 hrs per day
  => efforts to communicate with their parents (e.g. hunger, pain)