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