Describe How the Effects of Maternal Stress During Different Times

question 11

Essay

Describe how the effects of maternal stress during different times in pregnancy provide and example of sensitive periods during development.

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Definitions:

Genetic Abnormalities

Refers to variations in genes or chromosomes that lead to medical conditions or physical abnormalities.

Schizophrenic Spectrum Disorders

A category of mental health disorders marked by significant disturbances in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and behavior.

Disorganized Speech

A symptom of some psychiatric disorders where spoken language is incoherent and lacks the normal structures of conversation.

Schizophrenia

A chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population, characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and significantly impaired functioning.