Developement Questions
Subject:
Psychology [1]
Human Development Prenatal Development and the Newborn 1: How does life develop before birth? Developmental psychologists study physical, mental, and social changes throughout the life span. The life cycle begins at conception, when one sperm cell unites with an egg to form a zygote. Attached to the uterine wall, the developing embryo?s body organs begin to form and function. By 9 weeks, the fetus is recognizably human. Teratogens are potentially harmful agents that can pass through the placental screen and harm the developing embryo or fetus, as happens with fetal alcohol syndrome. 2: What are some newborn abilities, and how do researchers explore infants? mental abilities?