infant brain development

Use what you know about the development of the infant digestive system and oral structure to explain why infants should not be fed solid foods until they are 6 months old.

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A tiny gap between neurons is called ______________.

What is the first step in changing a diaper?

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the study of how children grow and change physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and morally

• self-concept

• nurturing

• child development

• responsibility

Which theory states that children move through four stages of cognitive development?

• Maria Montessori's

• Lev Vygotsky's

• Jean Piaget's

• Howard Gardner

Which illustrates the reasoning ability of a typical 3 year old?

• Alexa can see that the square block goes in the square shaped opening

• Annie keeps trying to put a shape in and finally succeeds

• John cannot choose between the red and blue shirt

• Cici has no reply when asked if she likes bananas

The progression of development beginning with the head and moving down to the feet!

• Center-to-extremities development

• Head-to-foot development

Why should new foods be introduced one at a time to an infant?

• There is a risk of a food jag

• There is a risk of malnutrition

• There is a risk of a food allergy

• All of the above

True or False: Trunk control develops more slowly than the head!

• True

• False

When children’s needs are not met or their environment is harsh, mental health problems usually occur.

• True

• False