Developmental Milestones Quiz

If a newborn had regular respiration and a strong cry, the “R” score would be marked as __________.

• Zero

• One

• Two

• Three

Holding a rattle and picking up finger foods are examples of gross motor skills.

• True

• False

Most healthy infants __________ by the ninth month of life.

• Walk with one hand held

• Have the ability to roll a ball

• Say three or more words

• Begin to crawl

What category of development includes, playing peek-a-boo, imitating others and showing pleasure in response to stimulation?

• Physical

• Emotional

• Social

• Cognitive

When do infants develop distinctive cries for different needs?

• Two months

• One month

• Three months

• Five months

Whose developmental theories were based on human needs?

• Abraham Maslow

• Lev Vygotsky

• Jean Piaget

• Erik Erikson

Fill in the blanks using the word bank provided below. Lev Vygotsky suggested the learner must be _______ in the learning _______. Vygotsky also believed the _______ plays a large role in what children _______ and how _______ think.

• engaged

• disengaged

• passive

• uninterested

Whose developmental theories were based on developmental tasks?

• Abraham Maslow

• Lev Vygotsky

• Robert Havighurst

• Erik Erikson

When families interact with infants and children in ways, such as playing games and reading books together, brain and language development, social skills and independence are promoted.

• True

• False

Select all of the following which are considered physical needs for infants.

• Bathing

• Feeding

• Changing clothing

• Reading

• Changing diapers