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PSY 150A1: Structure of Mind and Behavior Study Guide #3
Fall 2018
Chapter 12: Developmental Psychology
 What is developmental psychology?
 What are the 3 stages of prenatal development? Describe the major changes that happen at each of these
stages.
 What is a teratogen? Give some examples of teratogens.
 What is Down syndrome? Describe the major symptoms of Down syndrome.
 Describe how brain development changes during prenatal development, during childhood, and during
adolescence.
 Describe the groundbreaking work of Jean Piaget. Be sure to include answers to the following:
o According to Piaget, why is schema development important during childhood? How do
assimilation and accommodation help children develop schemas?
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o Describe Piaget’s 4 stage model of cognitive development, and the cognitive skills that develop
at each stage. Be sure to include the following terms: