Chapter 5 ECE

stepping reflex

when the infant is placed on his or her feet his or her legs move in a walking motion

false

T/F attachement refers to the quality and tensity of emotional reactions

false

T/F crawling is the movement in which infants support their wight on their hands and knees

true

T/F early attachment behaviors include gurgling, clinging, laughing and cooing

false

T/F growth is the slowest during the first 2 years of life

false

T/F infants begin to show judgement at about 12 months of age

false

T/F infants cannot distinguish between parents' and strangers' voices until about 3 months of age

true

T/F infants will gaze longer at patterned objects then they at solid colors

false

T/F new movements tend to develop in fingers and toes and move inward

false

T/F telegraphic speech consists of four-word phrases

false

T/F the signs of separation anxiety appear at about 3 months of age

true

T/F there are weight and height differences between boys and girls by 2 years of age

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

palmar grasp reflex

after touching the infant's palm, his or her hands will grip tightly

reflex

an automatic body response to a stimulus

32-36 in

by 24 months most children measure at

rooting reflex

infants turn their heads toward anything that brushes their faces

6-9 months

objecte permanence begins at?

Moro reflex

occurs when the baby is startled by a noise or sudden movement

20 in

the average height of a new born

seven and 1/2 lbs

the average weight of a new born

babinksi reflex

the infant fans his or her toes out when his or her feet are stroked

4-6 months

what age can infants sit up right

4 months

when can a infant roll over on to stomach

sucking reflex

when placing a finger on the lips or mouth, the infant will suck