AP Psychology - Human Development (Chapter 11) Flashcards

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Developmental psychology

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A study of psychology that focuses on human growth and changes across the lifespan (physical, cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual personality and emotional growth)

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Fetus

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human offspring in the Prenatal stage that follows the Embryonic

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Rooting Reflex

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This reflex starts when the corner of the baby’s mouth is stroked or touched. The baby will turn his or her head and open his or her mouth to follow and root in the direction of the stroking. This helps the baby find the breast or bottle to start feeding.

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