response to a drug Bioavailability the concentration of drug present in the blood that is free to bind to specific target sites. *Pharmacokinetic factors that determine bioavailability of drugs. Teratogens agents that induce developmental abnormalities in the fetus. The effect of teratogens such as drugs (therapeutic and illicit)‚ exposure to X-rays‚ and some maternal infections are dependent on the time of exposure. Periods of maximum sensitivity for organ systems (days after fertilization):
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Brook Couture December 6‚ 2016 Agent Orange Chemical Research Paper “Operation Ranch Hand” was a war tactic used by the United States government during the Vietnam war‚ its purpose was to clear forests‚ but the consequences were far greater. From 1961 to 1971‚ a chemical was sprayed over the entire country of Vietnam‚ leaving 200‚000 people affected by the harmful toxin (Dioxin‚ 2015). The chemical used is called Agent Orange. Its use was discontinued after it was banned in 1971 by the
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Core Chapter Learning Objectives for PSY 104 Developmental Psychology 1. Explain the role of theories in understanding human development‚ and describe three basic issues on which major theories take a stand. (pp. 5–7) 2. Describe recent theoretical perspectives on human development‚ noting the contributions of major theorists. (pp. 21–26) 3. Identify the stand that each contemporary theory takes on the three basic issues presented earlier in this chapter. (pp. 26‚ 27) 4. Describe
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11 Genetic and Environmental Influences on Human Development 11.1 Introduction We may often wonder about the reasons and forces which shape our personality and character. Each one of us has a specific kind of nature which takes that particuler form because of the effect of two major factors. The first is the genetic make-up which we inherit from our parents‚ and the second influence comes from the various experiences we have in our interaction with our surrounding environment. This includes
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Child Development Final Exam Review Sheet 1. Issues in Developmental Psychology Ch. 1‚ p. 1-24 a. Nature/Nurture i. twin & adoption studies b. Continuity/Discontinuity c. Active Child- children contribute to their own dev. From early in life‚ and contributions increase as they grow older d. Sociocultural Differences i. Sleeping patterns e. SES f. Romanian orphanage study/sensitive periods 2. Theories of Development Ch. 1‚ p. 1-24 a. Plato emphasized self control and discipline
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Chapter 17 In fancy and Childhood Summary: There is always debate on how a child grows and learns. Some argue that it has to do with genetic factors. Others say it has to do with environmental influences. Whatever the case is‚ our children learn and grow and become proud babies. There are psychologists who focus their study on child development‚ and they have found rarity in children‚ such as prodigies. There are many stages in child development since the time the sperm meets the egg.
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(including levels – see chart on pg. 254) Know how to apply this theory to real-life situations! 7. Erikson’s Theory of Pschosocial Development (including stages – see chart on pg. 257) Know how to apply this theory to real-life situations! 8. Teratogens‚ including alcohol and smoking 9. Temperament and the New York Longitudinal Study results 10. Attachment 11. Parenting styles (authoritarian‚ authoritative‚ and permissive) 12. Social relationships during adolescence 13. Crystallized and
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Let’s Move – Childhood Obesity Prevention from Pregnancy and Infancy Onward a. Article Citation Name: Let’s Move – Childhood Obesity Prevention from Pregnancy and Infancy Onward Date Published: April 22‚ 2010 Authors: Janet M. Wojcicki‚ Ph.D.‚ M.P.H.‚ and Melvin B. Heyman‚ M.D.‚ M.P.H. Page Numbers: 1457-1459 b. The main idea of this article focuses on First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign against childhood obesity. The authors go into detail on how it can be improved
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Introduction Cigarettes are a common teratogen‚ an agent that causes damage to the developing organism‚ which is preventable (Berger 115). The California Environmental Protection Agency (CAL/EPA) has identified tobacco smoke and nicotine‚ a chemical in tobacco smoke‚ as substances that are harmful to unborn children (NTP). "Smoking during pregnancy may indicate that a woman is not taking a healthy approach to childbearing and‚ thus‚ may be associated with later problem behaviors for the child
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Intro Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders is a term that is used to describe a range of problems that can occur to a fetus if the mother consumes any amount of alcohol during her pregnancy. Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most severe form of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and has the most visibly identifiable characteristics. Alcohol drastically interferes with the growth and development of several body systems such and the brain and spinal cord‚ facial features and even causes many mental‚ behavioural
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