Question

From the life-span development book 12thedition

Which off the following topics taken from chapter 2 correctly illustrates the chapter 1 topic paired with it? Label with the best answer and explain why it is the best answer or why the other answers are not as good. A. Germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods: stability B. Transition to parenthood: Microsystem C. Teratology: biological determinants and influences D. Miscarriage/abortion: discontinuity E. What to expect when you’re u are expecting: cognitive processes

Answer 1

Option C. Teratology: biological determinants and influences

This chapter explains how a life is formed from two different adults, the chromosomal mismatch and the resultant abnormalities and Genetic Vs environmental influences. This chapter explains the mismatches between a biological child and an adopted child in the same environment which continues from chapter 1 which introduces what is life span development and does some literature review from famous Psychologists who contributed to developmental psychology.

All the other answers are not good because they come in the consequent chapters.

A. Germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods: stability - chapter 3 prenatal development and birth

Other options don't belong to this book.