Infants Social and Emotional Development

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a parent to understand both their own temperament, as well as their child's temperament?

• To improve communication

• To better understand reactions

• To enhance parenting skills

• To ensure child happiness

Multiple Choice

What does temperament mean?

• Patterns of emotions that are consistent

• A type of personality

• A child's behavior

• A parent's attitude

Open Ended

How can a child's IQ (intelligence quotient) score be influenced by his/her environment?

Multiple Choice

What part of the brain controls emotions and memory?

• The brainstem

• The cerebellum

• The limbic system

• The frontal lobe

Open Ended

Why should parents talk to their infants?

Open Ended

When does object permanence occur?

Open Ended

What is object permanence?

Multiple Choice

What was Jean Piaget known for?

• The theory of cognitive development

• The theory of evolution

• The theory of relativity

• The theory of behaviorism

Open Ended

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of disposable and cloth diapers.

Multiple Choice

Why is "Tummy Time" important?

• It helps babies sleep better

• It helps strengthen neck and shoulder muscles

• It prevents diaper rash

• It makes babies crawl faster

Open Ended

How can parents soothe a teething baby?

Open Ended

List three (3) symptoms of teething.