UNIT 6 LESSON 1 Flashcards
Early Development
the merger of DNA from a single male sperm and the female egg in the ovary
conception
the nuclei combining for a unique DNA sequence
zygote
the period of development and growth of the fetus/child from conception to birth
gestation
an agent such as a chemical or virus that can harm the embryo during embryonic development
Teratogen
an epigenetic effect on the genes of the fetus caused by alcohol, resulting in both physical and cognitive abnormalities that follow the child for the rest of their life
fetal alcohol syndrome
the biological growth processes that enable orderly changes in
behavior
Maturation
mental representations which help organize and interpret information
Schemas
when around strangers, and absent their parents or another familiar face, babies become
anxious, less comfortable playing, and prone to crying
Stranger anxiety
discovered an attachment process that developed in children in their first year of life
Mary Ainsworth
a dependent emotional connection to a parent that can be seen in a child’s behavior around age 1
attachment bond
a sensitive, loving, caring attitude of trust rather than fear of other people, as well as a positive sense of self & others
basic trust
studied the impact of parents on establishing trust between them and their children through consistency, love, affection, and care
Erik Erikson
a concrete idea of who they are and how they feel about who they are
Self-Concept
the optimal period early in life of an organism when exposure to certain stimuli or experiences produces normal development
Critical Period
the process by which certain animals form strong attachments during an early-life critical period
Imprinting
