This week we are studying the process of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. Though I’m sure we’re all generally familiar with the process, we may have a greater or lesser understanding of the biological wonder of how it all plays out. https://www.ted.com/talks/alexander_tsiaras_conception_to_birth_visualized
Your assignment for this week is to watch this video on development from Conception to Birth — . https://www.ted.com/talks/alexander_tsiaras_conception_to_birth_visualizedYou will then reflect on your reaction to the video in light of what you read for the week. Describe the stages of prenatal development and the potential impact of environmental factors on the developing fetus.
How does maternal substance abuse during pregnancy affect the social work practice with expectant mothers and newborns?
Discuss the role of genetics and hereditary factors in human development.
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Certainly, here are some broader and more biologically focused questions related to human behavior from conception to birth:
Explain the process of fertilization and the formation of a zygote. How does this process set the stage for human development?
Describe the stages of prenatal development, including the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods. What are the key milestones and changes that occur during each stage?
Discuss the role of genetics and DNA in shaping an individual’s physical and behavioral characteristics. How do genetic factors influence human behavior from conception onwards?
Explain the concept of epigenetics and its significance in understanding how environmental factors can influence gene expression during prenatal development.
How does the development of the nervous system, including the brain, occur during the prenatal period, and what implications does this have for future cognitive and behavioral development?
What are teratogens, and how can exposure to them during pregnancy impact the developing fetus? Provide examples of common teratogens and their effects.
