PSY100H1 Chapter 11: Chapter 11
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Gene can be turned on and off by epigenome. External environment elements that can change our life are diet, nurture, and stress. Look for age-related behaviors that are found across the entire human species. Whereas psychologists taking ecological view asking how culture and environment influence development. Heart, stomach, liver, and other organs are formed. Development of gonads into testes of males, and ovaries of females. By week 7, most of the brain cells are formed. Last few month of pregnancy, infants have ability to hear the noise outside. Errors in the development of germs and eggs are more common in older parents. When the child receive a third full copy of 21st chromosome. Any agent that would harm zygote, fetus, and embryo is called teratogen. Use of anti-depressant medication - higher rates of premature birth. Use of acetaminophen - adhd & autism spectrum. Nervous system development is especially vulnerable to alcohol (result in fas)
