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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

How psychological experiences influence biological processes during human development

Prenatal Stress and Birth Outcomes

Prenatal psychological stress exposure affects birth outcomes and offsprings’ cognitive functioning.

Family Environment and Development

Supportive family environments predict better child well-being and resilience.

Childhood Adversity and Aging

Early childhood adversity is related to faster telomere attrition in children that shows up as adults.

Autism and the Placebo Effect

Children with autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder, who were given placebo injections for one month showed significant improvement in a range of symptoms.

Childhood Adversity and Chronic Disease

Exposure to adverse childhood experiences increases the likelihood of developing chronic diseases like coronary heart disease and diabetes.

Maternal Stress and Psychiatric Conditions

Mothers who experienced more stress during pregnancy were more likely to have children who would go on to develop with psychiatric disorders in adulthood.

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