Infancy Test

Which of the following is a key aspect of infant physical development?

• Language acquisition

• Motor skills

• Social interaction

• Artistic skills

What is the primary difference between growth and development?

• Growth involves changes in size, while development involves changes in skills.

• Growth involves changes in skills, while development involves changes in size.

• Growth and development both involve changes in size.

• Growth and development both involve changes in skills.

What is the first area of the body to develop control over movements?

• Arms

• Legs

• Head

• Feet

Muscle control moves down to arms and hands before it reaches the legs and feet. Babies TYPICALLY start walking about ______ months old.

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 18

In the 'Near to Far' development pattern, babies will first wave their arms when they see something they want. Later on, they will ______ and grab for it.

• crawl

• reach

• walk

• jump

As infants gain strength, they will begin to control the head, roll, reach, crawl, and continue to ______.

• Jumping

• Running

• Walking

• Skipping

Which of the following is NOT an influence on a baby's growth and development?

• A) Heredity

• B) Nutrition

• C) Health

• D) Technology

Fill in the blank: Research shows that heredity and _______ play a significant role in a baby's growth and development.

• Nutrition

• Environment

• Technology

• Education

Fill in the blank: The section titled 'Growth in Infancy' primarily deals with the growth and development of _______.

• teenagers

• infants

• adults

• elderly

What is one of the best signs of good health in infants?

• Weight gain

• Height increase

• Hair growth

• Eye color change