Deck 10: Infancy

Question 1

Infants FIRST begin to demonstrate object permanence by finding a partially hidden object at which age?

A) Birth
B) 3 months
C) 6 months
D) 12 months

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is a true statement about the fine motor development in the first three months of early infancy?

A) Visually triggered reaching
B) Visual-directed reach and grasp
C) Brief palmar grasp of object placed in hand
D) A and c

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The first true babbling sounds of ma-ma or da-da are typically securely in infants' repertoire around which age?

A) Birth to 3 months
B) 4 to 6 months
C) 7 to 9 months
D) 10 to 12 months

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Experience in a supportive environment:

A) Helps shape the nervous system through synaptic pruning
B) Is critical for optimal development to occur
C) Is fundamental to infant learning
D) All of these

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)?

A) It must be integrated for infants to "find" their hands in midline.
B) It must be integrated for infants to look at their dominant hand.
C) It must be integrated for infants to roll over.
D) It must be integrated for infants to play with their feet.

Question 6

An intrinsic, nonpurposeful pattern that repeats itself is known as a:

A) Reflex
B) Stereotypy
C) Volitional movement
D) Postural factor

Question 7

The cognitive actions of volitionally repeating activities to make interesting results last are:

A) Circular reactions
B) Object permanence
C) Stereotypes
D) Learning

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT true of securely attached infants?

A) They will recognize strangers and may show stranger anxiety.
B) They use their mother as a secure base to explore.
C) They will cling to their mother and refuse to explore interesting toys.
D) They react with negative emotions when their mother leaves the room.

Question 9

Which of the following "reflexes" does NOT play a role in infants being able to sit forward propped?

A) Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex
B) Labyrinthine righting reflex
C) Tonic labyrinthine reflex
D) Downward protective extension

Question 10

The process used to bring body parts into alignment and to orient the body to itself and gravity is known as:

A) Righting
B) Equilibrium
C) Postural control
D) Balance