1. Developmental Psychology
Biological Beginnings

2. Genetics
Natural selection
Sources of genetic variability

3. Genetic Principles Sex linked genes
A trait that is affected by the interaction of several different genes

4. Genetic Abnormalities
Down Syndrome
Fragile X
Phenylketonuria

5. Genes v Environmental Factors
Behavior genetics
Identical twins
Adoption studies

6. Gene/Environment Correlations
Possible inheritance of environment:
interaction
Evocative genotype environmental interaction

7. Fetal Development
Age of viability
Development of Neural activity

8. Prenatal Development
Factors affecting damage due to teratogens

9. Specific Teratogens Alcohol
Malformation of limbs, urinary tract, damage to lungs

10. Birth Defects – Postconception Testing
Sonogram ( )
(10 weeks)
Amniocentrisis ( )

11. Birth
APGAR scale

12. Birth Complications Anoxia Low Birthweight
Difficulties in movement, speech which result from brain damage
Low Birthweight