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3.2 Physical Development Across the Lifespan

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Prenatal Development

Teratogens, maternal illness, genetic mutations, hormonal, and environmental factors can influence the major physical and psychological milestones that occur during prenatal development. Teratogens are substances (alcohol, certain drugs, toxins) that can harm the developing fetus. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are a well-documented example.

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  1. 3.1Themes and Methods in Developmental PsychologyPreview lesson
  2. 3.2Physical Development Across the LifespanThis lesson
  3. 3.3Gender and Sexual OrientationPreview lesson
  4. 3.4Cognitive Development Across the LifespanPreview lesson
  5. 3.5Communication and Language DevelopmentPreview lesson
  6. 3.6Social-Emotional Development Across the LifespanPreview lesson
  7. 3.7Classical ConditioningPreview lesson
  8. 3.8Operant ConditioningPreview lesson
  9. 3.9Social, Cognitive, and Neurological Factors in LearningPreview lesson

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