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Developmental Psychology

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.

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Developmental Psychology

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  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 • 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 • Difficulties in movement, speech which result from brain damage • Low Birthweight

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