Infant Vocabulary Quick Review

What does 'bottle rot' refer to?

• A method of recycling plastic bottles

• A type of plastic degradation

• Decay in teeth caused by sugary liquids

• A plant disease affecting bottle gourds

What is the 'cephalocaudal' pattern of development?

• Development from the feet upwards

• Development from the head down through the body

• Development from the center of the body outward

• Development in a random pattern

What does 'colic' refer to in infants?

• A reflex action

• A developmental milestone

• A type of infant clothing

• Predictable periods of significant distress

What are 'gross motor skills'?

• The ability to read and write at an early age

• The ability to solve complex problems

• The coordination of small muscles

• The coordination of large muscles

What is the 'Moro reflex'?

• A reflex causing babies to cry at loud noises

• A reflex that helps babies grasp objects

• A reflex for sucking and swallowing

• A reflex where infants fling their arms out when startled

What is the purpose of 'immunizations'?

• To build up the ability to fight off infections

• To develop social skills

• To enhance cognitive abilities

• To improve physical strength

What does 'proximodistal' refer to?

• The development from the head down

• Learning to move hands and feet before the head and trunk

• The development from the outer body towards the center

• Learning to move limbs before fine motor skills

What is 'Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)'?

• A type of infant clothing

• A developmental milestone

• A reflex found in newborns

• The sudden unexplained death of a baby under one year old

What is the 'pincer grasp'?

• Using thumb and forefinger to grasp objects

• A reflex action of the legs

• A type of walking reflex

• A method of communication

What does 'wean' mean in the context of infant development?

• Starting to consume foods other than mother's milk

• The development of the first tooth

• The beginning of walking

• The end of the rooting reflex