Chapter 5 Birth to Age 2
Typically, a child can anticipate certain events by _____ months of age
12 to 18
Typically, pretend play isn't seen until ____ months of age
18 to 24
The average newborn infant measures ____ inches
20
By 24 months of age, most children measure ____ inches in height
32-36
By 2 years of age, most children weigh _____ times their birth weight
4
Most infants can roll over from stomach to back at about ___ months of age
4
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
Palmar grasp reflex
After touching infants palm, his or her hands will grab tightly
Reflex
An automatic body response to a stimulus
What is not an attachment behavior?
Eating
T/F Attachment refers to the quality and intensity of emotional reactions
False
T/F Crawling is the movement in which infants support their weight on their hands and knees
False
T/F Growth is the slowest during the first two years of life
False
T/F Infants begin to show judgment at about 12 months
False
T/F Infants cannot distinguish between parents and strangers voices until about three years
False
T/F New movements tend to develop in fingers and toes and move inward
False
T/F Telegraphic speech consists of 4 word phrases
False
T/F The first signs of separation anxiety appears at about 3 months
False
Rooting reflex
Infants turn their heads toward anything that brushes their faces
This ______ reflex is sometimes referred to as the "startle reflex"
Moro
Moro reflex
Occurs when the baby is startled by a noise or sudden movement
A social-emotional trait of a child 12 to 24 months of age would be _________________
Playing next to, but not with, other children
Babinski Reflex
The infant fans his or her toes out when his or her feet are stroked
T/F Differences in infant's temperaments can be observed during the first few days of life
True
T/F Early attachment behaviors include gurgling, clinging, laughing and cooing
True
T/F Infants will gaze longer at patterned objects than they will at solid colors
True
T/F Toddlers love to explore, but do not understand the dangers involved
True
T/F When normal reflexes are not present in infants, it may be a sign of brain or nerve damage
True
Stepping reflex
When an infant is placed on his or her feet, his or her legs move in a stepping motion
Sucking reflex
When placing a finger on the lips or mouth, an infant will suck
The average weight of a baby is _____________ pounds
seven and one half
T/FThere is a height and weight difference between boys and girls by 2 years
true