What Is the Critical Period? What Are Teratogens? List Four

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Essay

What is the critical period? What are teratogens? List four common teratogens and discuss their effects on development.

Recognize the impact of major life events and transitions on stress levels.

Appreciate the role of resilience in coping with stress and adversity.

Understand the concept of acculturative stress and its impact on individuals adapting to a new culture.

Recognize the relationship between socioeconomic status and levels of psychological distress, illness, and death.

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