Exam 5: Physical Development and Health: 0 to 3

When Aria placed her 3-month-old son on his back, she noticed that he extended his arm and leg on one side and flexed the other arm and leg. This scenario illustrates the ________ reflex.

Six-month-old Chris's favorite toy is Make-a-Stack. It consists of five colorful rings of increasing sizes that can be stacked on a pole fixed at the base. Chris loves holding and shaking the rings and drops them over the top of the pole. In this scenario, Make-a-Stack is most likely designed to engage

Foster care is the safest option for children as it does not have any harmful impact on them.

The overall improvement in U.S. infant mortality rates since 1990 is attributable largely to

In the context of the human brain, which of the following is true of the corpus callosum?

Rob believes that vaccinations for children are overrated and are propagated mainly by profit-oriented pharmaceutical companies. Which of the following is the most effective argument to convince Rob of the importance of regular vaccinations for children?

According to the ________, growth and motor development proceed from the center of the body outward.

In the context of milestones in gross motor development, a 6-month-old infant will typically be able to

Which of the following is true about breast-fed babies?

Children are abused and neglected at all ages, but the highest rates of victimization and of death from maltreatment are for infants and toddlers age 3 and younger.

Which of the following is true of the right hemisphere of the brain?

Most of the early reflexes disappear during the first 6 months to 1 year. Reflexes that continue to serve protective functions, such as ________, remain.

The American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP] Section on Breastfeeding (2005) recommends that babies be breast-fed for 6 months and that additional nutritional food supplements be also given during this period.

Toddlerhood lasts from about 12 to 16 months.

The senses of smell and taste begin to develop in the womb, and certain taste preferences may be largely innate.

In the context of milestones in gross motor development, a 4-month-old infant will typically be able to

Which of the following statements is true of the tonic neck reflex in babies?

________ is defined as the sudden death of an infant under age 1 in which the cause of death remains unexplained after a thorough investigation that includes an autopsy.

When a nurse applies slight pressure on the palms of 4-day-old Pete, he flexes his neck and opens his mouth. This scenario illustrates the ________ reflex.

In the context of the human brain, the left hemisphere