Simpson Children from birth to age 2

separation anxiety

A child's difficulty in separating from parents, often occuring between 9 and 18 months of age.

Palmar grasp reflex

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

reflex

An automatic body response to a stimulus.

object permanence

An understanding that objects continue to exist even if a person cannot see them, occurs between 6 to 9 months.

rooting reflex

Infants turn their heads toward anyhting that brushes their faces.

Moro reflex

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

motor sequence

Order in which a child is able to perform new movements.

temperament

Quality and intensity of children's emotional reactions to their environment, such as passivity, irritability, and activity patterns.

Babinski reflex

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

attachment

The strong emotional connection that develops between people.

telegraphic speech

Two-word phrases used by toddlers when they first learn to combine words.

deferred imitation

Watching another person's behavior, then acting out that behavior, occurs between 18 and 24 months

sucking reflex

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

stepping reflex

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