Infant Development Quiz

What is the average weight of a newborn baby?

• 5-6 pounds

• 7-8 pounds

• 9-10 pounds

• 10-12 pounds

How much does an infant's weight typically increase by their first birthday?

• Double their birth weight

• Triple their birth weight

• Increase by 25%

• Remain the same

What is a major physical development milestone for infants around 4-6 months?

• Walking

• Holding up their head without support

• Saying full words

• Running

What is the rooting reflex in infants?

• The ability to grasp objects tightly

• The automatic turning of the head toward touch on the cheek

• The startle response when hearing a loud noise

• The stepping motion when held upright

When do most infants typically begin to roll over?

• 1-2 months

• 3-4 months

• 6-7 months

• 9-10 months

At what age do infants usually begin to recognize familiar voices and respond to them?

• Immediately after birth

• 2 weeks

• 1 month

• 3 months

Which motor skill is considered a fine motor skill in infants?

• Crawling

• Walking

• Holding a small object

• Rolling over

If a newborn exhibited little movement and poor muscle tone which rating would they receive on the Apgar scale?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Holding the head up, rolling over, sitting and crawling are considered fine motor skills.

• True

• False

What category of development includes, recalling people, acknowledging noises and favoring certain objects?

• Physical

• Emotional

• Social

• Cognitive