Define Critical Periods During Pregnancy, and Explain Their Importance in Embryonic/fetal

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Essay

Define critical periods during pregnancy, and explain their importance in embryonic/fetal development.

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification Technique

Approaches used to change detrimental behaviors into more positive actions through reinforcement and other strategies.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Positive Reinforcement

A term from reinforcement theory, positive reinforcement refers to the situation in which a behavior is followed by positive consequences and thus is likely to be repeated.