Prenatal Development
What is a zygote?
The zygote is the cell formed when an egg and sperm unite.
What are reflexes?
Reflexes are the innate responses exhibited by infants.
What marks the beginning of adolescence?
Puberty marks the start of adolescence.
At what age does adulthood typically begin?
Adulthood typically begins at 20.
How many chromosomes does a zygote have?
A zygote contains 46 chromosomes.
By what age do motor skills rapidly develop?
Motor skills rapidly develop by age 2.
Which cognitive stage in adolescence involves abstract thinking?
The formal operations stage.
Which stage of adulthood is known for establishing independence?
Young adulthood is known for establishing independence.
What type of twins form from one fertilized egg?
Monozygotic twins form from one fertilized egg.
List all the stages of early language development.
The stages are cooing, babbling, one-word speech (holophrases), telegraphic speech, and whole sentences.
What is the personal fable?
The personal fable is the belief that one is unique, special, and invincible.
What hormone declines during andropause?
Testosterone declines during andropause.
Name two structures that develop during the germinal period.
The placenta and the umbilical cord develop during the germinal period.
Explain Piaget's theory of cognitive development in one sentence.
Piaget's theory states that children actively construct knowledge through stages, such as the sensorimotor and preoperational stages.
What does the imaginary audience refer to?
The imaginary audience is the belief that others are constantly watching and judging the adolescent.
What constitutes true intimacy in adulthood?
True intimacy is built on trust, sharing, and mutual care.
List the three periods of prenatal development.
The three periods are the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods.
Explain the process of cell differentiation.
Cell differentiation is the process in which unspecialized cells become specialized to form various tissues and organs.
Describe Erikson's psychosocial crisis during adolescence.
It is the struggle between developing a clear identity and experiencing role confusion.
List the stages of death.
The stages of death are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.