Mod 4 Flashcards
During the course of successful prenatal development, a human organism begins as a _______ and finally develops into a ________.
zygote,fetus
A teratogen is a
subastance that can cross the placental barrier and harm an unborn child
If research suggested that a pregnant mothers use of an artificial sweetener caused harm to the fetus, the artificial sweetener would be considered a
teratogen
An older relative finds out you are in psychology class and asks you how much alcohol she can safely drink while pregnant. What is the best answer?
There is no known “safe” quantity of alcohol an woman can consume during pregnancy
Babies whose mothers drank alcohol heavily during pregnancy are susceptible to the leading cause of mental retardation called ______.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
If your parents brought ta newborn baby home, which of the following behaviors would you be likely to observe during the first week or so?
Turning their head toward a human voice
Maturation refers to
biological growth processes that enable changes in behavior
According to Piaget, schemas are
mental plans or rules we use to organize our experiences
Piaget is best known for his interest in the process of _____ development
cognitive
Nageeb thought all nurses were young females until a middle-aged male nurse took care of him. Nageeb’s altered conception of a “nurse” illustrates the process of
accomodation
The emotional tie between infants and their caregivers is called
attachment
Harlow’s studies of mokeys raised with artificial mothers suggest that mother-infant emotional bonds result primarily from mothers providing infants with
body contact
Parents who emphasize discipline but also discuss the reasons for family rules would be categorized by which parenting style?
Authoritative
The Desades use harsh discipline with their children, use punishment more often than praise, and refuse to discuss the reasons behind the family rules. They might be categorized as _________ parents.
Authoritarian
Imagine a child growing up in a permissive household. Which of the following is a schema about what it means to be a mother or father that a child migh tbe likely to develop as a result of this enviroment?
Children know whats best for them so a family shouldn’t have strict rules
