3.2 Psych Terms Crossword
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2) time periods when specific skills develop most easily3) the body structures (ovaries, testes, and external genitalia) that make sexual reproduction possible5) the time of natural cessation of menstruation; also refers to the biological changes a woman experiences as her ability to reproduce declines6) Activities or skills that require coordination of small muscles to control small, precise movements, particularly in the hands and face. Examples include handwriting, drawing, cutting, and manipulating small objects.9) a baby's tendency, when touched on the cheek, to turn toward the touch, open the mouth, and search for the nipple11) The relatively sudden and rapid physical growth that occurs during puberty. Each body part increases in size on a schedule: Weight usually precedes height, and growth of the limbs precedes growth of the torso.12) specific patterns of motor response that are triggered by specific patterns of sensory stimulation |
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1) agents, such as chemicals and viruses, that can reach the embryo or fetus during prenatal development and cause harm3) the period of sexual maturation, during which a person becomes capable of reproducing4) The process by which certain animals form attachments during a critical period very early in life7) the first menstrual period8) times during which certain environmental influences can have an impact on the development of the infant10) first ejaculation13) The ability to make large, general movements, such as crawling and walking.14) nonreproductive sexual characteristics, such as female breasts and hips, male voice quality, and body hair15) a laboratory device for testing depth perception in infants and young animals16) biological growth processes that enable orderly changes in behavior, relatively uninfluenced by experience |
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