birth - 2 years child development

At birth, what is the biggest challenge that faces a newborn?

• taking first breath
• crying
• hearing his or her's mother's voice
• walking

What is a newborn baby's sight distance?

• 1-3 inches
• 5-6 inches
• 7-10 inches
• 8-15 inces

Which of the following is a reflex all babies are born with?

• holding their breath under water
• brush on the cheek will turn their head to suck
• touch of the palm will grasp
• all of these

By 12 months, how many words can a baby understand?

• 10
• 20
• 60
• 40

Which of the following is NOT a sign to look for in an infant to determine if he or she has a hearing problem?

• not startled by a loud clap
• never turns towards sounds
• not awakened by loud noises
• turns he or she’s head towards you when you are talking to them

____________ are abilities that depend on the use and control of muscles.

• motor work
• locomotion
• motor skills
• reflexes

Which teeth come in first?

• front top teeth
• bottom, front two
• back molars
• babies are born with teeth showing

Which of the following is a skill related to the large muscles of the body?

• running
• jumping
• drawing pictures
• both running and jumping

Which of the following is a skill related to the smaller muscles of the body?

• playing with blocks
• skipping
• rolling over
• none of these

Physical development proceeds from:

• head to toe
• near to far
• simple to complex
• all of the above