Infant Growth & Development Flashcard

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What does growth refer to in infants?

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Changes in size like length and weight

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What does development refer to in infants?

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Increases and changes in physical, emotional, social, and intellectual skills

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Which factor influences the genetic composition of a baby?

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Heredity

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What does physical development in infants include?

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Infant's developing movements and balance

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What does emotional development in infants refer to?

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Infant's feelings

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What does social development in infants include?

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Infant's interactions with others

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What does intellectual development in infants describe?

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Infant's advancements in learning

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What does heredity refer to in infant development?

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Genetic composition of a baby

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Which factor refers to the experiences and stimulation during infancy?

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Experiences and stimulation during infancy

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What does nutrition refer to in infant development?

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Lifelong effects of receiving vital nutrients