Infant - Physical Growth and Development Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a way infants develop?

• Head to Foot

• Near to Far

• Simple to Complex

• Complex to Simple

Development includes increases and changes in which of the following areas?

• Physical size

• Emotional state

• Physical, emotional, social, or intellectual skills

• Attachment

Where does control over movements begin in the development process?

• Feet

• Hands

• Head

• Legs

What influence on growth and development involves the foods infants eat?

• Experiences

• Nutrition

• Environment

• Heredity

What influence on growth and development involves the "nature" part of nature vs. nurture?

• Experiences

• Nutrition

• Environment

• Genetics

What influence on growth and development involves the "nurture" part of nature vs. nurture?

• Experiences

• Nutrition

• Environment

• Genetics

How long does it typically take for the umbilical cord stump to dry up after birth?

• 1 week

• 3 weeks

• 6 weeks

• 2 months

Which parts of the body are typically proportionally large on an infant?

• Arms and legs

• Head and abdomen

• Feet and hands

• Shoulders and chest

How do newborns primarily respond to voices?

• By understanding words

• By responding to the tone of a voice

• By recognizing faces

• By imitating words

What is one way a baby uses touch?

• For communication

• For exploration

• For eating

• For sleeping