Exam 4: Physical Development and Health in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Both ______are involved in parental expectations for children "sleeping through the night."

Parents of young infants who are concerned about food allergies should ______to identify any possible allergies.

______is the process of bone hardening, which is essential for motor development.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among infants between 1 month and 1 year. The basic causes of SIDS have not yet been discovered. A number of risk factors have been discovered. Present five factors that are correlated with the possibility of SIDS. Provide two recommendations the medical profession gives to parents who may be concerned about SIDS.

The cycle of synaptogenesis and pruning occurs

Provide a definition of gross and fine motor skills. Provide two examples for each type. What insight do cross-cultural studies provide for the explanation for motor development?

Jane is 5 years old. Her sister, Gretchen, is 12. They are watching a movie in the living room. Jane's attention to the movie wanes and she frequently leaves the couch and plays with her other toys. Gretchen, however, remains glued to the movie. This difference in attention is most likely due to increased myelinization of the______ with age.

Geena is 3-months old. Geena is participating in a facial recognition study. Geena is most likely to focus on the ______of the face.

Two-month old Peter is participating in a visual perception study. Every time Peter kicks his feet up to a presented face, he hears a tape of his mother saying a nursery rhyme. After a number of repeated trials, the presented face is altered. Peter's kicking response is then measured. This is an example of which of the following research methods?

_________ are in-born responses which assist neonates in surviving.

Which of the following best represents the current understanding of immunization against diseases?

Baby Maria is 8 months old. Which of the following primitive reflexes can still be elicited?

Research by Steiner indicates that neonates respond positively to which of the following flavors?

Eighty percent of the time neonates are

Research by DeCasper and Fifer (1980) found that infants prefer the voice of

There are three theories to explain perceptual development. Briefly discuss each one by presenting their major idea. State evidence to support each one.

Bernardo can sit up without any assistance. He also can grasp objects intentionally. How old is Bernardo?

Regina and Erasmus were married for five years. They entered counseling last year after the unexpected death of their son, Jonah, at three months of age. Jonah's death most likely was classified as

______are involuntary muscle reactions to a certain type of stimulation.

The auditory acuity of newborns is akin to adults except for which of the following?