Psychology: Development & Individual Differences

Question 1

cross-sectional

Answer 1

Studying a variety of age at a given point in time.

Question 2

longitudinal

Answer 2

Studying by following the same group for years.

Question 3

prenatal developement

Answer 3

Begins with conception

Question 4

teratogens

Answer 4

Chemicals and viruses that can reach the developing child and cause harm.

Question 5

alcohol

Answer 5

Can result in fetal alcohol syndrome.

Question 6

cigarettes

Answer 6

Can result in premature birth and/or lung problems. Critical time after 20 weeks.

Question 7

lead

Answer 7

Can result in anemia, and/or mental retardation. Critical throughout pregnancy.

Question 8

rubella (German Measles)

Answer 8

Can result in mental retardation and possibly death. Critical time first months.

Question 9

aspirin

Answer 9

Can result in bleeding problems. Critical last months and at birth.

Question 10

cocaine

Answer 10

Can result in spontaneous abortion or neurological problems.

Question 11

infancy

Answer 11

Begins with birth and lasts until about the age of two years. Height and weight increase more than at any other point.

Question 12

Palmer reflex

Answer 12

grasping reflex

Question 13

Moro reflex

Answer 13

A child throws its arms and legs out then brings them back into fetal position.

Question 14

Rooting reflex

Answer 14

A child turns its head toward a gentle stimulus at the corner of the mouth or cheek and begins sucking