Conception->Implantation
Fertilized egg->Zyogote->Divides into 64-128 cells over 5 days->Blastocyst
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umbilical cord
Front
-The tube of veins that connects the placenta with the baby (at the belly button)
-The umbilical cord is how the nutrients from the placenta get into the baby
Back
Observation in lab
Front
subjects brought into a lab to be observed in behavioral or physical response
Back
Naturalistic experiments
Front
-Groups are observed and recorded
Back
Jean Piaget
Front
Back
Manipulative experiments
Front
only have 1 variable that affects behavior being measured
Back
Interview
Front
a prepared set a questions to ask directly to a subject
Back
Nuture
Front
-Family: Parenting = better outcomes with children; the same parents can have different effects on children;Home environment is influences how the child interacts with others
-Peers: Friendships/Lack of friendship effect socio-emotional development
-Community: School, an example of community; affects their development
-Economic Resources: Parents who have money can take their child out whereas those who don't can bond with their child more
-Health care: Proper nutrition and physical activity are ways to manipulate the environment
-Nutrition: Lack of nutrition can affect cognitive development
-Physical Activity: Increase supply brain which produces cognitive benefits
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Sigmund Freud
Front
-Superego, ID, Ego: combine to create actual actions
-Devil and Angel Model
-ID: Not thinking about consequences
-Ego: Unsure about what's wrong and right
- Superego: Responsible, always does the right thing
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placenta
Front
A mass attached to the uterus and the umbilical that provides nutrients from the mother to baby
Back
First Trimester of pregnancy
Front
-Begins at conception and lasts until about the 9th week of pregnancy
-The first stage of pregnancy, consists of germinal period and embryonic period
Back
Bandura
Front
Social Cognitive theory: People watch or imitate other behaviors
(If a baby sees a parent being aggressive, the baby will start too)
Back
Human development
Front
a gradual process through which humans change from birth to adulthood
Back
Physical development
Front
the changes in size, body composition, chemical make-up, and height that occur as humans develop
Back
Developmental theories
Front
comprehensive explanations about why people act and behave the way they do and how they change over time
Back
second trimester of pregnancy
Front
-Begins at 13 weeks to 24 weeks, mother' body shows effects of pregnancy
-Wks 13-24
-Mom acknowledges unborn baby as separate from herself
-Out of "danger zone"
-Morning sickness subsides
-Mom has increased energy
-Mom can feel baby kick
-Mom experiences enlarged belly, breasts, and hips
Back
Fine motor skills
Front
small muscles movements
(tying, writing, using scissors)
Back
Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Front
-Begins at 24 until 40 weeks, organs and body parts of baby are developed
-Bump grows significantly
-Fatigue
-Abdominal aches & pains
-Heartburn
-Braxton Hicks
-Variscose Veins & hemorrhoids
-Stretch marks
-Backache
-Clumsiness & forgetfulness
-Lack bladder control
-Leaky breasts
-Swelling
Back
Continuity vs Discontinuity
Front
Continuity: development is a gradual, continuous process
Discontinuity: development occurs in distinct stage
Back
Cognitive development
Front
the way people change and grow in how they perceive, sense, organize, memorize, recall, reason, problem solve, and imagine
Back
Survey
Front
researcher prepares a list of questions to give to multiple people
Back
Cross-sectional studies
Front
Compare groups of various ages at the same time
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zygote
Front
the cell that results from fertilization between a sperm and an egg
Back
Socio-emotional development
Front
changes in the way a person's social relationships, feelings, social skills, self-esteem, gender identity, and ways of coping with situations change over time
Back
conception
Front
-when the female egg is fertilized by sperm
Back
embryo
Front
zygote->blastocyst->embryo
Back
Nature
Front
-Genes: part of your DNA found in every one of your body cells that is decided at conception;
-Constant: cannot change during life
-Can be dominant or recessive
-Genetics have started to show how disorders are inherited (Down Syndrome caused by an extra chromosome 21)
-Ethological Theory: Assigning traits & behaviors based on biology
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Longitudinal studies
Front
data collected over time to understand variables that cause change
Back
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Front
Back
Principles of Human Development
1) Relatively Orderly
2) Gradual
3) Interrelated
4) Varies among people
-genetics
-environment
Front
1) Although everyone's not the same, they develop in a similar way (rolling over, then crawling, then walking etc.)
2) Slowly develop, motor skills etc.
3) Connected to each other
4) Passed on through parents (blue eyes from dad, black hair from mom) or based on where they live (sunny weather = tan)
Ideas about how people process info, think, and learn throughout stages of life
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blastocyst
Front
when a fertilized egg begins dividing into cells
Back
Nature vs Nuture
Front
Nature: genetics determine behavior
Nuture: environment, upbringing, and life experiences determine our behavior
Back
B.F. Skinner
Front
Operant conditioning: repetition of behaviors when reinforced
(when a child misbehaves, the parents give them a punishment)
Back
Behaviorism
-Ivan Pavlov
-B.F. Skinner
-Bandura
Front
People's behavior is determined by forces in the environment that are beyond their control
(nurture over nature)
Back
Gross motor skills
Front
large muscle movements
(crawling, jumping, walking)
Back
Observation in a natural setting
Front
a setting that is natural and normal to the subject to observe response
Back
embryonic period
Front
pregnancy stage that extends from conception to the ninth week of pregnancy
Back
Ivan Pavlov
Front
-Classical conditioning: behaviors are associated with emotional responses
-Conditioned stimulus: a response associated with something that is favored
-Tested dogs to learn to start salivating for food when a bell is rung and when only bell is rung, they still drool even if there's no food
Back
Case Study
Front
evaluates one person or situation and the response within the scenario
-Early life experiences are important
-Development happens at an unconscious level and is buried in emotions
Back
fetus
Front
zygote->blastocyst->embryo->fetus
Back
Early Warning signs of Labor
Front
-Braxton Hicks: fake contractions
-Mucous plug: large amt. Of bloody mucous ("Bloody show")
-Nausea
-Mother's sense
Back
Standardized test
Front
measure responses for multiple people
Back
Descriptive studies
Front
Uses information that describes people and situations
Back
Lawrence Kohlberg
Front
Back
Lev Vygotsky
Front
Children develop their minds through interactions with parents, teachers, and other people
Back
fetal period
Front
Pregnancy stage that extends from the ninth week of pregnancy until birth at the end of the third trimester
Back
Erik Erikson
Front
-Life experience affects development
-8 Stages
Back
Section 2
(50 cards)
Braxton Hicks
Front
The first mild contractions that begin labor, sometimes weeks before actual labor occurs
Back
Fetal Monitors
Front
Device used to track a baby's heart rate, the mother's contractions, and to alert the medical staff of any signs of distress
Back
Suck reflex
Front
something that touches the roof of the baby's mouth and baby begins to suck, helps baby eat
Back
afterbirth stage
Front
The last stage of birth, after delivery, when the placenta and umbilical cord are expelled
Back
Oxygen deprivation
Front
baby's flow of oxygen is somehow interrupted
Back
Natural Childbirth
Front
Birth procedures that focus on relaxation techniques instead of medication to deal with pain
Back
Preterm birth
Front
-When babies come earlier than expected
-Mother's age, health, environmental toxins, multiple babies, etc.
-Require special care & may face developmental challenges
Back
caffeine effects on baby
Front
miscarriage
Back
Heroin effects on baby
Front
behavioral and attention issues, withdrawal, excitability/irritability, excessive crying, disturbed sleep, slower motor development, addiction
Back
Delivery stage
Front
-second stage of birth where baby comes out
-20min-2hrs
-Contractions 90 seconds every 3-5mins
-Baby drops into pelvis putting pressure on rectum
-Mom pushes during contractions to help baby descend through birth canal
-Baby moves forward in a 2-step, 1-step process
-Once head exits vagina, body shifts sideways to easily slip-out with help of doctor
Back
episiotomy
Front
A surgical cut that allows the baby to pass through more easily during delivery
Type of protein in red blood cells that does not match between the mother's and baby's blood type
Back
Parental factors in baby's health
Front
-quality of sperm affected by lifestyle, health and age
-father shouldn't do drugs, alcohol, and smoke
Back
First Stage of Labor: Transition Stage
Front
-Mins-1 hr
-Cervix dilates 8cm-->10cm
-Contractions 90sec every 2 mins
-Intense pressure
-Mom may start shaking/shivering
-Time to call-in the Dr!
Back
First Stage of Labor: Active Labor
Front
-4-8hrs at hospital
-Water breaks
-Contractions 60 seconds every 5 mins
-Cervix dilates 4cm-->8cm
-Baby's head drops
-Fetal monitoring (Heart rate, contractions, blood-pressure)
-One monitor around mother's stomach
-One monitor on baby's head in uterus
Back
Moro reflex (Startle reflex)
Front
Baby's body tightens, fling his arms up and out and open his fists, and brings arms in like he's hugging himself due to being startled
Back
folic acid
Front
vitamin that promotes healthy brain and spinal cord development
Back
Radiation, lead, mercury effects on baby
Front
miscarriage and congenital disorders
Back
>35 year old mothers
Front
-Conception takes longer
-Increased chances of multiples
-More likely to have babies with birth defects
-Genetic testing, extra ultrasounds
-Increased risk of Gestational (pregnancy induced) Diabetes
-Increased risk of miscarriage
-More likely to deliver via cesarean section
Back
ICP: Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Front
Liver disorder interferes with the flow of bile, bile adds build-up in blood and ages placenta
Back
Lamaze Method
Front
Natural childbirth method that focuses on relaxation techniques, using a focal point, and an emotional coach
Back
FAS: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Front
abnormal face characteristics, growth deficits, brain damage, heart and lung damage, attention and memory problems, poor coordination, difficulty with judgement and reasoning, learning disabilities
Back
Before Pregnancy Care
Front
-Good medical care (fertility, genetic testing, health problems)
-Well-balanced diet
-no alcohol, drugs, smoking
-Have social and emotional support
Back
doula
Front
A kind of emotional coach used by some mothers during childbirth
hold baby upright with feet on flat surface, baby lifts one foot then the other like walking
Back
SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ("crib death")
Front
infant 1mo-1yr suddenly dies in their sleep, boys>girls, risks: smoking, drinking, drug use during pregnancy, poor prenatal care, prematurity, family history, mother <20 yrs old, being around tobacco smoke, overheating
-Avg 8-10hrs at HOME
-Uterine contractions 30 seconds, 10-30mins apart
-Aching lower back, pelvic pressure, menstrual cramps
-Cervix dilates 0cm-->4cm
-Bloody show
Back
induced labor
Front
-When doctors use medication to initiate the birth process
-more painful contractions
-high possibility of C-section
Back
STIs/STDs
Front
Bacterial: can be cured if treated early
Viral: can't be cured, only treated
-Many are asyptomatic
Back
APGAR Test
Front
-observing baby as she adjusts to outside, quickly access if she needs medical help, 0-2
-A: Activity and Muscle Tone
-P: Pulse (heart rate)
-G: Grimace response (reflexes and irritability)
-A: Appearance (skin color)
-R: Respiration (breathing)
-2= strong cry, 1: weak cry, 0: not breathing
-8-10: good, 5-7: needs help breathing, 4 or less: medicines, help breathing
Back
Breech birth
Front
when a baby does not turn
Back
Care during Pregnancy
Front
-Medical care with obstetricians or Certified nurse-midwives
-1st Visit: confirm pregnancy, physical exam
-1x/month through month 7: genetic testing, ultrasounds
-2x/month through months 8 & 9
-1x/week during month 10: ultrasounds
Back
Bonding
Front
emotional connection caregiver develops with baby over time
Back
Grasp/palmar Grasp reflex
Front
pressing a finger or object into baby's palm and baby will make a fist to grab at it
Back
Root reflex
Front
a gentle stroke on a newborn's cheek causes the baby to turn toward the touch with his mouth open as a way to find food
Back
Tonic neck reflex
Front
baby lies on his back with head turn to side and the hand on the side extends while the opposite arm bends at the elbow, prepares baby for voluntary reaching
Back
very low birthwright
Front
when a baby weighs less than 3.5 pounds
Back
Teen mothers
Front
-More likely to develop high blood pressure
-More likely to experience preterm labor & deliver low birth-weight babies
-Early weeks of pregnancy are imperative to development of fetus
-Nutrients needed by mom are given to baby
-Emotional & social support
-More likely to become social & economic disadvantaged
-Increase stress, decrease health
Back
Hospital discharge checklist
Front
-Screening test
-Heel prick tests for PKU, CF, Hypothyroidism, and more
-Feeding
-Bathing & skin care
-Dirty diaper count
-Umbilical cord care
-SIDS
-Birth certificate
-Car seat
-Follow-up appt
Back
low birthweight
Front
when a baby weights less than 5.8 pounds
Back
Neonates
Front
-newborn from birth to 1 month old
-covered in vernix caseosa
-head is misshapen-cone
-APGAR Test
low birth weight, shorter birth length, smaller head circumference, slower motor development and growth, excitability/irritability, neuro deficits, behavior and attention issues
Back
Caesarian section
Front
Surgical procedure to remove the baby from the wound
Back
Dilation Stage
Front
Labor stage that causes the cervix opening to widen
Back
Babinski's reflex
Front
a stroke on the sole of the foot causes the foot to turn in and toes to flare up
Back
Meth effects on baby
Front
low birth weight, higher infant mortality, neuro and cognitive deficits, behavioral and attention issues
Back
Section 3
(18 cards)
Breastfeeding
Front
Pros:
-Free
-Always available
-contains infection fighting white blood cells
-help prevent SIDS
-contains nutrients baby needs
-easily digestible
-help mothers lose weight more easily
-decreases baby's risk of obesity
-promotes brain development
-may protect against allergies and asthma
Back
Signs of teething
Front
1. Biting more than usual
2. Excessive drool
3. Fussier than usual
4. Disturbances in sleep patterns
5. Fever
6. Decreased appetite
7. Pulling ears, rubbing cheeks
Back
Cephalocaudal development
Front
babies develop from top of head down to their extremities
Back
no tears sleep training method
Front
pros:
-Opportunity to bond with baby with nighttime rituals and responding to baby's need for food or comfort
-Baby has a good association with sleep
cons:
-Baby could be overly dependent of parents at bedtime
-Harder to learn how to soothe themselves to sleep
-Separation anxiety and stress for the baby
-May not be effective for strong willed sleep fighters
-Parents have to wake up when baby wakes up and tend to them all the time
Back
Proximodistal development
Front
Infants learn to control muscles at the core of their bodies before the ones further out
Back
postpartum period (6 weeks)
Front
-Physical & psychological adjustment
-Pain PP Mom Care
-Sleep when baby sleeps (3hr increments)
-Exercise & Sex
-Weight
-Drink extra fluids if breastfeeding
-Postpartum depression, psychosis
Back
Language Development
Front
-Must be biologically ready to form sounds & understand meaning of words
-Must be exposed to language during infancy
0-1 mo:Crying
2-5 mo:Babbling
5-10 mo:Single Word
11-12 mo:Two-word combo
-Brain is heavy in proportion to body size
-Impact of shaking causes veins to break, internal bleeding, swelling, loss of brain cells
-Swelling affects breathing & heart rate
-Can cause death
Back
Baby Formula
Front
Pros:
- formula gotten better at matching ingredients and their proportions to that of breast milk
-convenient
-baby can be fed and bond with other family members
-scheduling feedings may be easier
-mother doesn't have to worry about her diet
Cons:
-newborns may be allergic to formulas
-mother's can't reap the benefits of cancer prevention and post-baby body regeneration
-more expensive
-mother can't bond as close to baby
-newborn might take long time to wean from bottle
Back
temperaments
Front
activity level
sensitive to senses
awareness of feelings persistence
usual mood
ability to accept change distractibility
strength of expression
need for physical routine.
Back
Feeding a Newborn
Front
-Newborns eat 1-3oz every 2-3hrs.
-Parents will need to wake baby at night to feed until they reach birth weight
Back
Emotional development
Front
infants imitate emotions by observing others
Back
cry it out sleep training method
Front
pros:
-Baby learns to soothe himself at bedtime
-Works within a few days
-Can turn bad sleeper into quality sleeper, which affects their mood and development into childhood
-Stop bad sleep habits
-Lets parents rest
cons:
-Can give baby negative associations with bedtime and sleep
-Have to listen to baby cry, maybe for long time
-May not eliminate ALL crying
-Might not work for your baby