Child Development Unit 3
People forget things they have learned because the connections between neurons are not permanent
True
When holding a newborn, it is important to support the baby's head and neck at all times
True
An eleven-month-old infant generally shows a developmental milestone of...
Walking while holding onto furniture for support
changing feeding from the breast or bottle to a cup
Weaning
the process of teaching a baby to drink from a cup is called _________
Weaning
Gaps through which messages are transmitted between nerve cells
Synapses
Surroundings in which a baby has a wide variety of things to see, taste, smell, hear, and touch
Stimulating environment
If a baby weighed 8 pounds at birth, about how much would you expect the baby to weigh when he or she is one year old?
24 pounds
By what age are babies generally able to tell the difference between family members?
4-6 Months
Which of the following can safely be left in a baby's crib when the baby is sleeping?
A fitted sheet
Breast milk has an advantage over formula because it contains ________, which help a baby fight infection
Antibodies
When should babies first be started on solid foods?
At about six months
The length of time a person can concentrate on a task without getting bored
Attention Span
intellectual development in babies depends most on...
Attention and time from caregivers
Connectors that join nerve cells and send messages to dendrites
Axons
To take steps to protect a child from possible dangers
Childproof
Ease of dressing and _________ are important when choosing baby clothes
Comfort
General categories of objects and information
Concepts
skin condition known for yellowish, rusty patches on the scalp, treated by washing the scalp
Cradle Cap
With both colic and reflux, a baby...
Cries and can't be comforted
Branch-like message receivers in nerve cells
Dendrites
The average ages that children acquire certain skills
Developmental milestones
the ________ is an automatic response of newborns when something is put into their mouths
Sucking Reflux
The use of words and numbers to stand for ideas
Symbolic Thinking
Caregivers can treat mild cases of __________ by changing the diaper more often and thoroughly cleaning the baby at each changing
Diaper rash
A baby's basic source of nutrition in the first year comes from solid foods
False
A safe play environment includes toys that have small parts
False
Babies are able to communicate with others as soon as they learn to talk
False
Babies develop better social behaviors if they receive more negative responses than positive ones
False
Clothing size for babies is best determined by the baby's age
False
Each child develops socially at the same rate
False
Most children start to combine words into sentences at around six months of age
False
Neurotransmitters are the tiny gaps between dendrites where messages are transmitted
False
The best way to keep learning safe for older babies who can crawl is to put them in a playpen
False
The part of the brain that controls balance is the thalamus
False
To warm a bottle of formula, it is best to microwave it
False
When talking to a baby, it is best to use baby talk so the baby can understand more easily
False
caregivers should smile while expressing disapproval of a certain behavior
False
the brain stem controls complex learning, such as problem solving
False
to reduce the risk of SIDS, a baby should be placed face down when put to bed
False
Which temperament trait best describes a child who is willing to try new foods?
First Reaction
The most common way that babies are immunized against a disease is by...
Getting a vaccine
by the end of the first period of learning, children can engage in ___________ play, or pretending
Imaginative
Which of the following is an age-appropriate way for a caregiver to interact with a three-month-old baby?
Making noise with a rattle
Babies who do not receive enough of the right types of food are in danger of suffering from _______
Malnutrition
Nerve cells of the brain
Neurons
Recognition that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight
Object Permanence
which of the following is a common social development milestone in a one-month-old baby?
Quieting down when lifted or touched
A ________ environment includes many things that engage a baby's senses
Stimulating
Axons and dendrites connect the brain's neurons
True
Babies learn social behaviors when they see that the same action brings about the same response every time
True
Babies ten to twelve months old enjoy playing with toys that can be manipulated, such as toys that they push or pull
True
By learning how children develop, caregivers are able to provide toys that are ________, or suitable for the development level of the child
age appropriate
When a caregiver is worries or angry, the infant...
can become irritable
part of the brain that controls complex learning
cortex
Skills that involve the smaller muscles of the body such as those in fingers
fine motor skills
Social development in an infant...
follows a pattern
To ease stranger anxiety in a baby, caregivers should...
give the baby time to adjust to the new person
At birth, a baby's sense of ________ is most developed
hearing
A stimulating environment is one in which the baby...
is exposed to a wide variety of things to taste, see, hear, and smell
Failure to thrive can result because a baby...
is rarely touched or held
If a baby is cranky, drools a lot, and wants to chew on things, these are signs that the baby...
is teething
The part of brain that regulates growth and metabolism is the ...
pituitary gland
To provide a baby with a healthy emotional environment, caregivers should...
release negative feeling away from the baby
A child who is low in adaptability would be most bothered by
surprises