PSYC 1113 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Rorschach Test, Thematic Apperception Test, Rhesus Macaque
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In the zygote stage happens at the very beginning of existence. In the germinal stage it"s a 2 week long process that begins at conception. In the embryonic stage, it lasts from about the 2nd week up until the 9th week. The structures of the body are starting to be built in this stage. After about 9 weeks, the baby undergoes the fetus stage. This lasts from the 9th week up until birth. It"s the study of continuity and change across the life span. (prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, & adulthood) Teratogen: agents that damage the process of development, such as drugs and viruses. Fetal alcohol syndrome: a development disorder that stems from heavy alcohol use by the mother during pregnancy. Children have distinct facial features, learning disabilities, and behavioral issues. Cephalocaudal rule the top-to-bottom rule (motor skills to emerge in sequence from the head to the feet.
