Exam 4: Physical Development and Health in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Mei is a Vietnamese infant born in Hanoi to Vietnamese parents. Mei can discriminate the speech sounds of different languages, such as French from Chinese. How old is Mei?

At which of the following objects would a 1-month old look?

One of the possible causes of sudden infant death syndrome may be______ , which is a condition where breathing suddenly stops.

Justin died four days after his birth. He was probably

Although most infants and young children in the United States have sufficient caloric intake, about 65% suffer from______ which is cause by a diet lacking enough iron.

Infant mortality rates in the United States vary across ethnic groups. The greatest infant mortality rates exist in

Which of the following was devised by Gibson and Walk to test depth perception?

The visual acuity of infants is poor. In fact, infants are born

___________ is the leading cause of death in the United States for children between the ages of 1 month and 1 year.

Macronutrient malnutrition is due to poverty and famine. In micronutrient malnutrition, however,______ appears to be the main cause.

Leila is a single mother and must return to work as soon as possible after the birth of her son. She has selected a well-know national day care for her infant son. The center staff has assured her that they disinfect the center on a regular basis. However, Leila should expect______During the first year of attendance.

______is the formation of new connections between neurons.

___________ is the leading cause of death in the world of children under 5 years of age.

According to the________ theory, stimulation of the senses is necessary for perceptual development.

______is the preferred nutrition for infants.

______is an example of a fine motor skill.

Much to the delight of her parents, Caroline is feeding herself. She can also now walk up the stairs and run. How old is Caroline?

If habituation has occurred,______ in responsiveness will be observed.

The _______ is a primitive reflex that occurs in response to a sudden loud noise. The neonate will extend their extremities, arch their back and draw back their headin response.

Neonates respond positively to several flavors contained in breast milk. These include