PSY exam 1 Pregnancy

genotype

the hereditary information contained in the cells of an individual

phenotype

the observable characteristics that result from the interaction of a particular genotype

connection between intelligence and family members

the sibling graph

placenta

a vascular organ that connects the fetus to the uterus

when is the fetus most sensitive to toxins

embryonic period (3-8 weeks)

what is quickening

pregnancy at 17 weeks, movement can be felt

when is the brain developed

end of 2nd trimester - beginning of 3rd

3 ways a baby impacts the mother

social status, emotional state, role of father

general concepts of maternity leave

USA does not have paid maternity leave, nor paternity leave

impacts a baby makes on a mother

identity changes, priority changes, emotional state