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