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Developmental Psychology |
The scientific study of changes and continuities in human psychology over time. |
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Lifespan Perspective |
The prevailing perspective in developmental psychology that emphasizes the importance of studying human development throughout life, rather than focusing exclusively on infancy and childhood as has often been the case. "From womb to tomb." |
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Conception |
The fusion of the nuclei of a sperm and ovum. Also termed fertilization. |
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Secondary Oocyte |
The mature, unfertilized, female reproductive cell. |
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Sperm |
The male reproductive cell. |
