conception
when a sperm penetrates the ovum
zygote
a fertilized egg
embryonic period
weeks 3 through 8 after conception
fetal period
two months after conception until birth
teratogen
any agent that can cause a birth defect
rooting
turning the head and opening the mouth in the direction of a touch on the cheek
sucking
sucking rhythmically in response to oral stimulation
babinski
fanning and curling toes when foot is stroked
moro
startle reflex
grasping
curling the fingers around an object
planter reflex
stepping
true
Newborns turn their heads in the direction of human voices but not in response to artificial sounds
true
Most abusive parents were themselves battered or neglected as children
false
People never really forget the trauma of their own birth
false
Children first recognize themselves in a mirror at about 3 years of age
true
The father determines the sex of the baby
false
The child's mind is a miniature model of the adults
false
Research shows that children who develop the most positive self-image tend to have been raised by permissive parents
true
If a mother is a heroin addict, her baby is born a heroin addict
false
Infants initially develop close attachments to their mothers merely because they provide nourishment