Chapter 9 Unit Test/Quiz Flashcards
zygote is a
fertilized egg
A zygote becomes an embryo after
2 weeks
embryo
developing organism
Embryo remains for
two months
fetus
developing human organism
human organism from 9 weeks after conception until
birth
teratogens
chemicals/viruses may damage development
fetal alcohol syndrome caused by
Pregnant mothers heavy drinking
FAS may result in
Misproportions and symptoms
habituation
decreasing response with repeated stimulation
Habituation example
When infants are repeatedly exposed to visual stimuli they loose interest sooner
maturation
changes in behavior
maturation
is not impacted by experience
cognition
mental activiies
Cognition associates:
thinking,knowing,remembering and communication
schema
concept that organizes/interprets info
assimilation
interpreting new experiences based on our prior molds (schemas)
accommodation
adjusting our schemas to incorporate new information
sensorimotor stage developed by
Piaget
sensorimotor stage
infants understand world in terms of impressions and motor activities
object permanence
awareness that thing continue to exist even when not seen
preoperational stage is found in
Piaget’s theory