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Prenatel Development
Germinal Stage |
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Definition
Conception - 2 weeks = zygote
Implantation and formation of placenta |
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Prenatal Development
Embryonic Stage |
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Definition
2 wks - 2 months = embryo
Formation of vital organs/systems
Heart, spine, brain begin to develop
Majority of miscarriages occur |
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Prenatal Development
Fetal Stage |
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2 months - birth = fetus
Rapid bodily growth
Movement capabilities begin
Brain cells multiply |
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Term
Prenatal Development
Age of Viability |
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Definition
| The age at which a baby could survive being born prematurely (26-28 weeks, 85% chance of survival) |
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| Environmental Factors during Prenatal Development |
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Definition
| Maternal Nutrition, Drug/Alcohol Use, and Illness |
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Term
Childhood - Motor Development
Cephalocaudal Trend |
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Definition
| Development pattern; gaining motor control from head to toe |
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Childhood - MD
Proximodistal Trend |
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| Development Pattern; gaining motor control from the core outwards to the limbs |
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| Gradual unfolding of genetic blueprint/predisposition of motor skills |
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| The median age at which individuals display certain behaviours/abilities |
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| an individual's characteristic mood, activity level, and emotional reactivity |
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Temperament
Longitudinal Studies |
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Definition
| observing the same group of children over a period of time |
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Temperament
Cross-sectional Studies |
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| observing groups of different ages at the same time |
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| close emotional bonds of affection that develop between infants and their care givers |
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| emotional distress displayed when and infant is separated from the person they have developed an attachment to |
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| Developmental period during which characteristic patterns of behaviour are exhibited and certain capacities become established |
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Term
| Erikson - Trust vs. Mistrust |
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Definition
Q: Is my world predictable/supportive?
Success: optimistic/trusting
Unsuccessful: pessimistic/distrusting |
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| Erikson - Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt |
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Definition
Q: Can I do for myself or must I rely on others?
Success: sense of self-sufficiency
Unsuccessful: sense of shame/self-doubt |
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| Erikson - Initiative vs. Guilt |
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Definition
Q: Am I good or bad?
Success: independent/high selfesteem/outgoing
Unsuccessful: feelings of guilt/low selfesteem - comes from controlling parents |
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| Erikson - Industry vs. Inferiortiy |
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Definition
Q: Am I competen or am I worthless?
Success: sense of competence
Unsuccessful: sense of worthlessness |
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