Chapter 5
The average newborn infant measures __ inches.
20
early attachment behaviors include gurgling, clinging, laughing, and cooing
true
By 24 months of age, most children measure ______ inches in height.
22-26
Most infants can sit upright at ____ months of age
4-6
The concept of object permanence begins to develop at ___ months of age.
6-9
The infant fans his or her toes out when his or her feet are stroked.
Babinski reflex
Occurs when the baby is startled by a noise or sudden movement
Moro Reflexes
A passive infant does something in response to a new person or event
false
New movements tend to develop in fingers and toes and move inward
false
The first signs of separation anxiety appear at about three months of age.
false
infants cannot distinguish between parents and strangers' voices until about three months of age
false
typically, pretend play is not seen until ____ months of age.
18-24
Typically, a child can anticipate certain events by ____ months of age.
9-12
After touching the infant's palm, his or her hands will grip tightly
Palmer Grasp Reflex
attachment refers to the quality and intensity of emotional reactions
false
A child from birth to one year of age is called
infant
the _____ reflex is sometimes referred to as the "startle reflex."
moro
a social-emotional trait of child 12 to 24 months of age would be ____.
playing next to, but not with, other children
Infants turn their heads toward anything that brushes their faces
rooting reflexes
the average weight of a baby at birth is __ pounds.
seven and one-half
When the infant is placed on his or her feet, his or her legs move in a walking motion
stepping reflex
By six months of age, children can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar faces
true
When normal reflexes are not present in infants, it may be a sign of brain or nerve damage.
true
differences in infants' temperaments can be observed during the first few days of life
true