Chapter 5/6 Review

Miriam says “bo bo” when she wants her bottle. She also says “bo bo” when she sees a bird or wants to play with a ball. Miriam is using ____ to convey her wants.

• a pneumonic device

• a repetitive sequence

• telegraphic speech

• a holophrase

Between 2 and 4 months of age, many babies begin to communicate through gestures.

• True

• False

Toddlers prefer to eat large portions several times during the day.

• True

• False

Babies are usually tested using the APGAR scale when they are 24 hours old.

• True

• False

Interactive play is typical during the toddler years.

• True

• False

Cerebral palsy is a condition that develops as a result of a hearing impairment.

• True

• False

Stranger anxiety is an important developmental milestone.

• True

• False

At about ____ months of age, an infant’s distress at being left with a stranger peaks.

• 1 to 2

• 2 to 4

• 5 to 8

• 9 to 12

Which of the following is true about the nutritional needs of toddlers?

• Toddlers are unable to eat foods that are prepared for the family.

• Toddlers typically need to drink 2 cups of whole milk each day.

• The toddler’s taste buds are less sensitive than an adult’s taste buds.

• Long periods between meals sustain toddlers as their energy needs are low.

Newborn babies sleep most of the day and are awake most of the night.

• True

• False