Quiz Name: Infant Development

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1. During the first 3 months infants feel but are not yet able to think.

True

False

2. 0 to 3 month infants pick up on your feelings. They will become unhappy if you are unhappy.

True

False

3. Every infant grows and develops exactly the same.

True

False

4. Babies will take an interest in you, especially your voice and face during the first 3 months.

True

False

5. Infants will begin to smile at a familiar face around:

True

False

6. It takes the first 3 months to get a baby's digestive system running smoothly.

True

False

7. Babies can easily become overwhelmed by:

tactile sensations

sounds

colors

shapes

all of the above

8. "Jiggling" babies is not a good way to help them settle and can be very scary and even painful. It's important never to shake a baby.

True

False

9. Newborn babies can not see or hear.

True

False

10. Infants in the first 8 weeks have control of their movements.

True

False

11. It is important to respond to your baby as soon as possible so he/she begins to understand that you will be there for him/her when needed.

True

False

12. By 7 to 8 weeks babies will begin to "coo."

True

False

13. Babies between 3 and 6 months begin to read your facial expressions.

True

False

14. At 3 to 6 months, babies begin to understand:

relationships are rewarding

that they are valuable

All of the above.

15. Do not leave a baby on their tummy for sleeping. Sleeping on the tummy increases the risk of SIDS.

True

False

16. At 3 to 6 months, babies will make a range of sounds. Some may sound like a foreign language. Babies are born with the potential to speak any language.

True

False

17. At 6 to 9 months babies:

start to feel like a separate person

worry you might not come back when you leave

recognizes their own feelings

become sensitive to strangers

All of the above.

18. Different textures of food feel strange. Just because the mashed peas are spit out doesn't mean he/she doesn't like them.

True

False

19. At 6 to 9 months babies realize they have an affect on the world, they can DO things to it. If we want children to be able to act in the world, this is very important.

True

False

20. At 9 to 12 months babies start to know that when you go away you will come back again.

True

False

21. Between 9 and 12 months a baby has no idea what he/she likes and dislikes.

True

False

22. The baby will be making a huge variety of sounds between 9 and 12 months.

True

False