ECE Understanding children from birth to age two

Pretend play is not seen until ___ months of age.

18-24

The infant fans his or her toes out when his or her feet are stroked.

Babinski reflex

By using a holophrase, young toddlers combine several words and gestures to express a complete thought.

False

Children's first words usually do not include objects that move and familiar actions.

False

Infant activity patterns or levels of movement are always similar.

False

Infants will gaze longer at solids colors than they will at patterned objects.

False

New movements tend to develop in fingers and toes and move inward.

False

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

Palmer grasp reflex

A child can anticipate certain events by nine to twelve months of age.

True

Growth is the fastest during the first two years of life.

True

There are weight and height differences between boys and girls by two years of age.

True

Each of the following is an example of attachment behavior except _____.

eating

Most infants can roll over from stomach to back at about ___ months of age.

four

Most infants can sit upright at ___ months of age.

four to six

Which of the following is a social-emotional trait of a child 12 to 24 months of age?

playing next to, but not with other children

An automatic body response to a stimulus.

reflex

Object permanence begins to develop at ___ months of age.

six to nine

The average newborn infant measures ___ inches.

20

When can children distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar faces?

6 months

The average weight of a baby at birth is ____ pounds.

7 1/2

Toddlers love to explore and they understand the dangers involved.

False

When normal reflexes are present in infants, it's a sign of brain or nerve damage.

False

Occurs when the baby is startled by a noise or sudden movement.

Moro reflex

When does the first signs of separation anxiety appear?

Six months

Infants can distinguish between parents and strangers' voices by three weeks.

True

Regardless of native language, babies begin babbling by repeating consonant-vowel sounds, such as dadada.

True

Telegraphic speech consists of two-word phrase.

True

Infants turn their heads toward anything that brushes their faces.

rooting reflex

When the infant is placed on his or her feet, his or her legs move in a walking motion.

stepping reflex

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

sucking reflex

_______ refers to the quality and intensity of a person's emotional reactions.

temperament

Most children weigh four times their birth weight by ___ years old.

two