To put a definition plainly, teratogens are agents responsible for many known birth defects. Research found suggests over eight hundred known teratogens. In this paper, you will find interesting facts based on research, the relationship between teratogens and developmental psychology and some personal views based on the information and research found for this piece. Teratogens are easily classified in three different groups, these being drugs, disease and environmental. These three classifications are very broad. To …showed first 75 words of 965 total…

…showed last 75 words of 965 total…important for the budding psychologist or student in order understand why some children are born with birth defects and learning disabilities. I have to place a great deal of caution about relaying on information provided from unaccredited sources. Trusting information gathered from random studies can cause unnecessary concern or ignorance to a valid teratogen. It is advisable for everyone to become more aware of teratogens in order to protect him or herself and loved ones.