parenting and child development 4.01 and 4.02

After the caregiver put a bottle in two-month-old Jason’s mouth, he began moving his lips. What type of reflex is this?

• Babinski
• Grasp
• Startle
• Sucking

Two-week-old Jeremy quickly closed his fingers around the rattle when his mother touched his hand. What category of growth during the first year is this?

• Body shape
• Proportion
• Reflexes
• Weight

A caregiver put a block in an infant boy’s hand, and the infant closed his fingers around it. What type of reflex is this?

• Babinski
• Grasp
• Startle
• Sucking

Which is a correct way to dress an infant?

• Avoid putting too many layers on a baby because babies tend to get warm easily.
• Dress a baby quickly so he/she will not cry.
• Keep a baby from being cold while dressing and undressing.
• Use only unscented disposable diapers to treat diaper rash.

A two-week-old infant can tell his/her mother from other people by:

• hearing.
• smell.
• touch
• voice.

Which is correct about infant physical development?

• Growth is related to good eating habits and exercise.
• Parents give children a unique combination of genes.
• Parents should select activities that are advanced for infants.
• The environment does not have any influence on an infant.

The mother noticed that the infant was picking up and exploring the toys. What category of growth during the first year is this?

• Hearing
• Smell
• Touch
• Voice

A caregiver slammed the door and the baby threw an arm out and arched his/her back. What type of reflex is this?

• Startle
• Sucking
• Babinski
• Grasping

Which statement illustrates the correct way to handle a baby?

• An infant’s back and head should be supported at all times.
• An infant’s legs should be able to move freely.
• An infant should be held only in one’s lap.
• An infant should be held only on one’s shoulder.

Both emotional and social development involve:

• a process of learning.
• forming a personal identity.
• learning to interact with others.
• recognizing feelings.