Physical and Intellectual Development of Infants Quiz

Olivia is expecting a baby and she is curious to know when her baby's sense of hearing will develop. Can you help her?

• Before birth

• At birth

• In the first week after birth

• In the first month after birth

Mia just had a baby. Which developmental milestone is her baby likely to reach during the first month?

• Bringing hands together

• Reaching and grabbing toys

• Poking with index finger

• Reacting to Mia's voice

During a science experiment, James dropped a hot potato and Harper instinctively pulled her hand away. Evelyn called this an instinctive, automatic response. What term did Evelyn use to describe this?

• Reaction

• Reflex

• Reflection

• Release

Ethan was babysitting his little brother Benjamin. Unfortunately, Benjamin was shaken vigorously by Ethan. What is a possible result of this action?

• Early language development

• Brain damage

• Flexibility

• Safety

Isla's baby brother just turned four months old. Hannah and Rohan are debating when he might start eating solid foods. Hannah thinks it's at four to six weeks, while Rohan believes it's at eight to ten weeks. Isla, however, thinks it's at four to six months. Who is correct?

• Four to six weeks

• Eight to ten weeks

• Four to six months

• Eight to ten months

James, Evelyn, and Isla are celebrating their first birthday together. Their parents want to make sure they feed them the right food. Which food should they avoid giving to the babies during their first year of life?

• Bread

• Honey

• Cereal

• Chicken

Ava, Elijah, and Kai just had a newborn baby sister. What kind of baths should they help their parents give to their newborn sister?

• Tub baths

• Daily baths

• Sponge baths

• Sink baths

During a school health checkup, the nurse noticed that Daniel has yellowish, crusty patches on his scalp. What condition might he be suffering from?

• Teething pain

• Food allergy

• Diaper rash

• Cradle cap

Harper, Emma, and Isla were learning about health in school. Their teacher explained that there is a method where a small amount of dead or weakened disease-carrying germ is introduced into the body to build resistance to the disease. What is this method called?

• Immunization

• Regulation

• Injection

• Medication

Which term names the links between nerve cells

• cell pathway

• cell

• neural pathway

• neuron