Module 13 : Developmental Issues, Parental Development and the Newborn

Question 1

Developmental Psychology

Answer 1

A branch of psychology that studies physical change, cognitive and social change throughout the life span.

Question 2

Zygote

Answer 2

The fertilized egg. It enters a 2-week period of rapid cell division and develops into an embryo.

Question 3

Embryo

Answer 3

The developing human organism from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the second month.

Question 4

Fetus

Answer 4

The developing human organism from 9 weeks after conception to birth.

Question 5

Teratogens

Answer 5

Literally “monster maker” agents such as chemicals and viruses that can reach the embryo of fetus during prenatal development and cause harm.

Question 6

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Answer 6

Physical and cognitive abnormalities in children caused by a pregnant woman’s heavy drinking. In sever cases, symptoms include noticeable facial mis proportions.

Question 7

Habituation

Answer 7

Decreasing responsiveness with repeated stimulation. As infants gain familiarity with repeated exposure to visual stimulus, their interest wanes and they look away sooner.