Deck 5: Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Infants

Question 1

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the formation of attachment?

A) Rocking chairs
B) Play pens
C) Adult-child ratios
D) Information for families

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Chronic stress in infants is associated with

A) dendrites.
B) cortisol.
C) neurons.
D) synapses.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Outdoor play areas for infants should include everything EXCEPT

A) small rocks.
B) shade.
C) a fence for cruisers.
D) interesting things to watch.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

All of the following are healthy practices EXCEPT

A) adults removing shoes before walking.
B) food and bottles refrigerated until time of use.
C) babies allowed to share washcloths.
D) toys sanitized regularly.

Question 5

It is a good idea to have rocking chairs or couches to invite parents to stay in the baby room.

Question 6

Group size is an important consideration in infant environments.

Question 7

Infant cribs should NOT

A) be filled with toys.
B) be in a separate area from caregiving areas.
C) be in quiet areas.
D) have babies favorite blankets.

Question 8

Erikson described the central task of personality development in infancy as forming a sense of trust.

Question 9

There are the same cultural views about floor freedom and caregiving throughout the world.

Question 10

Something not found in an appropriate infant environment is

A) plants.
B) television.
C) a mirror.
D) balls.

Question 11

Self-demand schedules help babies become spoiled.

Question 12

Primary caregiving systems should be avoided, as they promote attachment of infants to caregivers.

Question 13

Magda Gerber's philosophy suggested that infant caregiving times were less important than reading to infants.

Question 14

Attachment takes place primarily

A) in the first six months.
B) in the first six weeks.
C) in the first two years.
D) in the first year.

Question 15

Separate sleeping areas are appropriate in an infant room.

Question 16

The infant's crib should provide several varieties of sensory stimulation.

Question 17

Infants should spend most of their awake time

A) in cribs.
B) in walkers.
C) in baby seats.
D) on a rug or mat.

Question 18

Which of the following is LEAST appropriate in an infant environment?

A) A poster of Disney characters
B) Cloth books
C) Homemade toys
D) Stuffed animals

Question 19

The sensorimotor area of the brain develops most rapidly in the

A) period from six to eight months.
B) first year.
C) first month.
D) period from two to three months.

Question 20

It is a good idea to welcome parents into the infant room because this

A) creates too much noise.
B) facilitates attachment.
C) brings in sources of infection.
D) helps parents do things just like the caregivers.

Question 21

Handing a baby a toy to occupy him during diaper changes

A) makes the process go faster.
B) eliminates the tendency for babies to squirm.
C) may interfere with personal interaction.
D) provides sensory stimulation.

Question 22

How do babies learn?

Question 23

What is a primary caregiving system?

Question 24

Name one thing BEST left out of an infant environment.

Question 25

Cultural differences in child rearing will require a lot of .

Question 26

Describe an ideal infant environment, giving reasons for each of your points.

Question 27

Primary caregiving means

A) caring for only one baby.
B) each baby and family can have a special relationship of trust.
C) each caregiver ignores the babies outside of her group.
D) None of the answers are correct.

Question 28

Which statement is most accurate?

A) Infant brain development is the greatest factor determining school success.
B) Infant brain development is completely dependent on parental intelligence.
C) Infant brain development is related to sensory stimulation.
D) Infant brain development is complete by eight months age.

Question 29

Trust is related to

A) prompt satisfaction of infant needs.
B) a firm schedule that babies can count on.
C) friendly voices.
D) maturation.

Question 30

Discuss several practices in the infant room that support the development of attachment.

Question 31

Discuss the reasons for self-demand schedules in an infant room.

Question 32

What is attachment?