Lifespan Flashcards
Developmental Psychology
Nature vs. nurture
Scientific study of changes in behavior and mind from conception to death
DNA
Molecular structure containing coded genetic info
Chromosomes
Thread like bodies in each cell nucleus that are made up of DNA
Genes
Specific areas on strand of DNA that cary hereditary info
Polygenic
Controlled by many genes in combination
Environment
Sum of all external conditions affecting development
How many Prenatal Influences
6
Congenial problems
Birth defect
Genetic disorders
Problems caused by defects in genes
Teratogen
Anything capable of altering fetal development
Sensitive periods
Time of increase sensitivity to environmental influences
Deprivation
Lack of comfort, stimulation, nutrition, love
Enrichment
Deliberately making an environment more stimulation, nutrional, comforting
The newborn
Neonate; senses less acute, but responsive
How many reflexes
5