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Developmental Psychology
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Psychology
Undergraduate 4
01/19/2011

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Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems
Definition
Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Chronosystem
Term
Microsystem
Definition
interpersonal relationships of developing person (D.P)
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Mesosystem
Definition
interaction btw. 2 or more settings (parent and teacher)
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Exosystem
Definition
interactions btw. 2 or more settings, at least 1 not containing D.P.
Term
Macrosystem
Definition
characteristics of culture or subculture, religion, beliefs
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Chronosystem
Definition
dimensions of time, change or consistency over time (development of the individual, transformations of other people)
Term
Period of Zygote
Definition
-First 2 weeks of life
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Embryonic Period
Definition
-2nd to 8th week
-Differentiation of organs and physiological systems
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Amniotic Sac
Definition
-Watertight bag surrounding embryo
-Filled w/ amniotic fluid
-Maintains constant temperature
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Placenta
Definition
-Enables transfer of nutrients and wastes between mother and embryo
-Extracts oxygen and nutrients from mother's bloodstream
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Umbilical Cord
Definition
-Connects embryo to placenta
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Period of Fetus
Definition
-8 weeks until birth
-Rapid growth of existing structures
-Reproductive organs begin to develop (16 weeks)
-Respiratory and nervous system (28 weeks, age of viability)
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Alphafeto Protein Assay Test (AFP)
Definition
-Detects proteins that fetal livers produces
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Amniocentesis
Definition
-Used to confirm the presence of certain genetic and chromosomal abnormalities
Term
Natal Periods
Definition
Prenatal: (conception-1st few weeks)
Perinatal: (7 months- 1st postnatal month)
Postnatal: (1st month-1st year of birth)
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Pregnancy Risks
Definition
-Maternal chronic illness
-History of drug use
-Inadequate nutrition during childhood
-Genetic vulnerability in family
-Previous # of closely spaced pregnancies
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Teratogens
Definition
Harmful exernal chemicals or substance that affect's fetus' health
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Epidural
Definition
Injection in lower spine to target area of nervous system affected in body
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APGAR
Definition
-respiration
-Reflexes
-Pulse-heart rate
-Muscle tone
-Skin tone
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Breast Feeding
Definition
Evident benefits (cognitively, motor and visual gains)
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