Developmental Psychology Biological Beginnings
Genetics Natural selection Sources of genetic variability
Genetic Principles Sex linked genes A trait that is affected by the interaction of several different genes
Genetic Abnormalities Down Syndrome Fragile X Phenylketonuria
Genes v Environmental Factors Behavior genetics Identical twins Adoption studies
Gene/Environment Correlations Possible inheritance of environment: interaction Evocative genotype environmental interaction
Fetal Development Age of viability Development of Neural activity
Prenatal Development Factors affecting damage due to teratogens
Specific Teratogens Alcohol Malformation of limbs, urinary tract, damage to lungs
Birth Defects – Postconception Testing Sonogram ( ) (10 weeks) Amniocentrisis ( )
Birth APGAR scale
Birth Complications Anoxia Low Birthweight Difficulties in movement, speech which result from brain damage Low Birthweight