Lifespan Development Flashcards
1
Q
teratogens
A
any substance that can negatively impact prenatal development
2
Q
What can impact prenatal development?
A
diet, maternal age, drugs/alcohol, certain medications, stress/mental well being, exercise, environmental exposure
3
Q
when are teratogens most harmful?
A
the first 3 to 8 weeks of pregnancy
4
Q
schema
A
your definition or idea of something
5
Q
assimilation
A
new stimulus incorporated into an existing schema
6
Q
accomodation
A
creation of schema
7
Q
equilibration
A
process of adjusting schemas
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