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Prenatal period
from conception to birth
conception
sperm fertilizes the egg
germinal stage
zygote divides, cell mass implants into uterus lining
embryonic stage
neural tube forms, blood begins circulation, becomes human-like
fetal stage
male/female is identifiable, placenta formed, heartbeat starts
full term
fetus ready for birth
pruning
brain cleans up unneeded connections
maturation
the biological growth process
critical period
babies need stimuli exposure for proper development
adolescence
biological, cognitive, and social developments
socialization
boys - achievement and girls - wives/mothers
midlife crisis
adolescence search for identity
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