Human Development: Infant Final Assessment

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

• True

• False

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, process, environment, learn, children

• active, system, society, understand, adults

• involved, method, culture, acquire, students

• participating, activity, context, grasp, learners

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.

• Reading

• Changing diapers

• Bathing

• Feeding

• Changing clothing

Select all of the following physical health benefits of breastfeeding.

• Builds and supports a healthy immune system

• Lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

• Helps build stronger bones

• Contains all nutrients, calories and fluids needed for healthy growth

• Lowers the risk of obesity

Selena just brought home her new baby. She is worried she might not hear him cry in the night so she decides to move the crib into her room. This decision is supported by experts as a safe sleeping practice.

• True

• False

Nine-month-old Sammie is learning to crawl and is very curious about her surroundings. Select all of the following practices which will ensure Sammie has a safe home to explore.

• Cover electric outlets

• Anchor heavy furniture

• Avoid choking by feeding only age-appropriate foods

• Remove toys with small or broken parts

• Use an appropriate rear facing infant car seat