Chapter 10 Human Development across Lifespan

Question 1

Extends from conception to birth, Is divided into 3 phases

Answer 1

Prenatal Period

Question 2

The phase that takes place during the first 2 weeks of the Prenatal Period

Answer 2

Germinal Stage

Question 3

The phase that takes place during weeks 3 to 8 during the Prenatal Period

Answer 3

Embryonic Stage

Question 4

The phase that takes up the remaining 7 months of the prenatal period

Answer 4

Fetal Stage

Question 5

Germinal Stage

Answer 5

Begins when a zygote is created through fertilization and rapid cell division, hence becoming a microscopic mass of multiplying cells that migrates along the fallopian tube to the uterus, where it becomes implanted in the uterine wall.

Question 6

Implantation process

Answer 6

The process during the Germinal stage where the placenta begins to form, This allows oxygen and nutrients to pass to the fetus from the mothers blood stream, and allows bodily wastes to pass out to the mother

Question 7

Embryonic stage

Answer 7

The stage in which the organs and bodily systems begin to form in the developing organism, Which is now known as an embryo. The most vulnerable stage. Because of the development of vital parts of the human body. Any big impact during this stage may cause a miscarriage or birth defects

Question 8

Fetal Stage

Answer 8

Brings rapid bodily growth as muscles and bones begin to form and the fetus gains the ability of movement and a heartbeat. Light and touch as well as hear external sounds

Question 9

Threshold of Viability

Answer 9

the age at which a baby can survive in the event of a premature birth (Within 23 weeks and 25 weeks)

Question 10

What age does a fetus begin to move and have a heartbeat

Answer 10

16 weeks

Question 11

What age are a fetus’s visual and auditory senses functional

Answer 11

24 weeks

Question 12

What age are fetus’s able to register light, touch, and hear external sounds?

Answer 12

32 weeks

Question 13

Attachment

Answer 13

refers to the close emotional bonds of affection that develop between infants and their caregivers, Most commonly the mother

Question 14

Separation Anxiety

Answer 14

Begins around 6-8 months where the infant begins to show a pronounced preference from their mother’s company and emotional distress when separated from her

Question 15

Harry Harlow

Answer 15

The researcher known for removing monkeys from their mothers at birth, and raising them in a lab with two types of artificial mothers, One was made of terrycloth ideal for cuddling, Other made from wire and could not provide comfort

Question 16

John Bowlby

Answer 16

The creator of Evolutionary theory, A theory that argues that infants are biologically programmed to emit behavior that triggers and affectionate, protective response from adults, Adults are also biologically wired by evolution to be captivated by this behavior and to respond with warmth, love, and protection.

Question 17

Jean Piaget

Answer 17

Proposed the Theory of Cognitive Development which states that children progress through for major stages as they grow up. Contains 4 stages