Explain the relationship between physical and motor development.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2List and describe five reflexes present at birth.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3List factors related to socioeconomic status and/or cultural group membership that might influence an infants development.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 4Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the
a. treatment for HIV.
b. leading cause of death for babies under one year.
c. government program providing adequate nutrition to women and children. d. none of the above.
Question 5Which of the following is not a reflex present at birth?
a. Crawling reflex: When placed on their stomachs and pressure is put on the soles of their feet, babies make movements as if crawling.
b. Stepping reflex: Held upright over a flat surface, babies will move their legs as if walking.
c. Rooting reflex: When babies are touched on the cheek, they turn their heads and open their mouths.
d. Tickle reflex: The baby jerks a limb away if it is gently touched.
Question 6Which of the following does not influence the development of particular motor skills?
a. Maternal age
b. Genetics
c. Nutrition
d. Birth order
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