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.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings from high (manic) to low (depressive) episodes.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A medical condition characterized by extreme fatigue that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition and does not improve with rest.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a variety of emotional and physical problems.

Initial Episode

The first occurrence or manifestation of a situation, condition, or series of events.