Psych 241 Exam 1 Wvu | 201 Questions And Answers(A+ Solution Guide)

history graded normative influence {Ans: wars, epidemics, economic shifts; events shaped attitudes of a historical generation ex; history generation and cohort}period of prenatal development- fetus {Ans: lenght- 30 weeks key events- "growth and finishing"}post-partum depression- treatment {Ans: cognitive therapy, exercise , meds}methods of child birth {Ans: -in the USA, 99% of births are in hospitals -cultural differences -fathers/ partners usually present sometimes -midwifery is about 8% -methods: - natural, given meds, water birth, acupuncture and c-section (34%)}fontanels {Ans: soft plates on babies head}Bronfenbrenner's bioecological systems theory {Ans: development is a result of the ongoing interactions among biological, cognitive, and psychological changes within the person and his or her changing context}hazards to prenatal development {Ans: -teratogen -maternal diet and nutrition - folic acid- low levels - high mercury levels- careful too much fish - stress}importance of biology and culture change across life span-influence of culture {Ans: increases over the life span and may compensate fro earlier weakness (education technology and relationships)}socioculture systemen theory {Ans: emphasizes the role of sociocultural context in development}evolutionary developmental theory {Ans: a theory that applies principles of evolution and scientific knowledge about the interactive influence of genetic