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