Developmental psychology examines
Our physical, cognitive, and social development throughout life
Cross sectional studies
Compare people at different ages
Longitudinal studies
Following people across time
Prenatal stages of development
Zygote conception-2 weeks
Embryo 2 weeks-8 weeks
Fetus 9 weeks-birth
How long is the zygote stage?
Conception-2 weeks
How long is the embryo stage?
2 weeks-8 weeks
How long is the fetus stage?
9 weeks-birth
What are teratogens
Agents such as viruses or drugs that can damage an embryo or fetus
What is FAS
Fetal alcohol syndrome, causing lifelong physical and mental abnormalities
What is Habituation
Decreased responsiveness with repeated stimulation