Prenatal Development & Infancy 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyPrenatal Development & InfancyUniversityAll boards Created by: marmitesarnyCreated on: 13-12-16 17:50 What is the name of the earliest conception period? Zygote (1-2 weeks) which multiplies to become a Blastocyst 1 of 20 What develops at weeks 3-8? Embryo stage: Brain and spinal chord at primitive level, major internal organs 2 of 20 What develops at weeks 9-12/ Trimester 1? Fetus: nervous system, organs and muscles organised & connected, kicking and sucking thumb 3 of 20 What develops at weeks 13-24? /Trimester 2? Fetus: All neurones developed by 24 weeks, sensitive to sound and light. 4 of 20 What develops at weeks 25-38? /Trimester 3 Maturation of lungs, fat added underneath skin? 5 of 20 Early exposure to teratogens is more likely to result in what? Major structural abnormalities 6 of 20 Later exposure to teratogens is more likely to result in what? Physiological defects& structural abnormalities that are more minor 7 of 20 Which babies are most susceptible to developmental problems? Babies small for date 8 of 20 What problems are often faced by premature babies and their parents emotionally? Less easy to soothe, more difficulties with bonding 9 of 20 What problems are often faced by premature babies physically? Problems with breathing and regulation of body temperature 10 of 20 What causes Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? Alcohol interferes with cell duplication and deliverance of adequate oxygen 11 of 20 How does smoking affect fetal development? Low birth weight, some indication that it may cause behavioural problems later on. 12 of 20 What are the genetic determinants of developmental abnormalities? Deletion and duplication of chromosomes can lead to abnormalities. 13 of 20 Why do doctors test babies reflexes? very good indication of the health of the CNS 14 of 20 What two terms refer to the trend by which babies motor strength develops? Cephalocaudal trend and Proximodistal trend 15 of 20 What trend refers to the top down development of motor strength? Cephalocaudal trend 16 of 20 What trend refers to the core to outward development of motor dexterity and strength? Proximodistal trend 17 of 20 What are the sensual strengths and weaknesses of babies? Strengths: Smell, Taste, Touch, Hearing ; Weaknesses: Vision 18 of 20 What kind of sounds to babies prefer? Complex & Speech like sounds. 19 of 20 What are the three visual cues? Kinetic, Binocular, Pictorial 20 of 20
Child development: Prenatal, Motor, Emotional, Memory development, Temperament and perception skills of newborns 0.0 / 5
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