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AP psy 3.1 - 3.2

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Developmental Psychology Examines how individuals grow, change, and stay the same over the course of their lives
Continuous Development Views growth as a gradual, incremental process without distinct stages.
Discontinuous Development Proposes that individuals progress through discrete, qualitatively different stages.
Prenatal The period of development that occurs before birth. Typically includes the nine months of pregnancy, beginning from fertilization and ending with childbirth.
Teratogens Substances that can harm the developing fetus and lead to birth defects or developmental issues
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Group of conditions resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure, which can affect physical, behavioral, and cognitive development.
Rooting Reflex Causes infants to turn their head toward a touch on the cheek and begin sucking. Helps with lactation.
Critical Period Specific time windows during development when the brain is highly sensitive to certain experiences
Imprinting Rapid, instinctive learning process that occurs during a critical period in some animal species.
Mere Exposure Effect The psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus increases an individual’s preference for it.
Puberty The period of physical and hormonal changes during adolescence when an individual becomes capable of sexual reproduction.
Menarche The first menstrual period in females, marking the onset of reproductive capability.
Spermarche The first occurrence of sperm production in males, signifying the start of reproductive maturity.
Menopause The natural cessation of menstruation in females, typically occurring in middle age, signaling the end of reproductive capability.
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