True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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As children learn about the people and objects around them, new associations are
formed within their brains.
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If a child’s brain does not develop properly during infancy, this poor
development can have effects throughout the child’s life.
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3.
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While not getting good nutrition can affect a baby’s physical development,
it does not have any affect on his brain development.
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4.
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It is not necessary to talk to a five-month-old baby because the baby is not
ready to talk anyway.
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5.
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Babies put objects in their mouths because it is an important way that they
learn about the world.
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6.
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If a parent is becoming frustrated and angry because a newborn will not stop
crying, the parent may want to consider asking a friend or relative to watch the baby for a few
hours.
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A baby’s attachment to his primary caregiver is essential to his emotional
development.
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8.
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One way to comfort a crying baby is to massage her back.
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Babies generally are unaware of the emotional climate in their home and are
unlikely to notice if their parents are worried or angry.
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Being consistent in your treatment of a baby gives the baby a sense of
security.
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Babies learn how to react to new situations by watching their caregivers’
responses.
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The more a baby is touched, the greater the number of pathways that will develop
in the baby’s brain.
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If a baby develops stranger anxiety, it is usually because he has been
mistreated by his caregivers.
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Holding a baby close to your body, for example in a baby sling, can aid in
emotional development.
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Young babies enjoy to touch and grasp toys when they play.
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When you are teaching a young child, it is important to tailor the learning
experiences to the child’s mental abilities.
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Infants prefer to look at human faces rather than toys or other objects.
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Understanding age appropriate behavior helps parents develop realistic
expectations of their child.
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19.
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While some parents and caregivers believe that they can understand their
baby’s different types of cries, studies show it is impossible to tell what a baby wants by the
sound of its cry.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What is the definition of the term development?
a. | those physical features that a child has inherited | b. | any changes in size,
such as weight and length | c. | increases in physical, emotional, social, and
intellectual skills | d. | being able to see objects in three
dimensions |
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What is an example of a developmental milestone?
a. | being in an environment where there is a great deal of noise | b. | having brown
hair | c. | inheriting bad eyesight from a parent | d. | learning to
walk |
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Which of the following is an important way that parents can guard a
child’s health?
a. | make certain the child gets regular medical checkups | b. | provide good
nutrition | c. | provide a safe environment | d. | all of the
above |
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Which of the following requires the greatest degree of small muscle
control?
a. | grasping a rattle | c. | walking | b. | knocking a toy on the floor with an
arm | d. | kicking off a
blanket |
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Why should a baby be placed face up when put down to sleep?
a. | to help strengthen its neck muscles | b. | to help prevent sudden infant death
syndrome | c. | to make it easier for the caregiver to keep an eye on the baby | d. | to allow the baby to
see what is going on |
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How are gross motor skills different from fine motor skills?
a. | Gross motor skills involve using the large muscles, whereas fine motor skills involve
using the small muscles. | b. | Gross motor skills are a kind of reflex but
fine motor skills are not. | c. | Babies are born with gross motor skills, but
not with fine motor skills. | d. | Babies are born with fine motor skills, but not
with gross motor skills. |
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When does a baby’s emotional development begin?
a. | at birth | c. | at about one year | b. | at 3-4 months | d. | when the baby begins to
talk |
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What technique may help to reduce stranger anxiety?
a. | Immediately handing the baby to the new person so she can quickly
adjust. | b. | Holding the baby while sitting calmly next to the new person. | c. | Leaving the baby
alone with the new person so then can play together. | d. | Demonstrating that you are afraid of the new
person, too. |
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Why is play important to a baby?
a. | It develops motor skills. | b. | It is vital to intellectual
development. | c. | It allows babies to learn about the world around them. | d. | all of the
above |
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29.
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Which of these is not a way for caregivers to encourage learning?
a. | give the child time and attention | b. | learn about child
development | c. | read to the child | d. | have the child watch educational
videos |
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30.
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All of the following are appropriate ways to respond to a crying baby
EXCEPT:
a. | rocking | c. | shaking | b. | meet basic care needs (feed,
diaper,etc) | d. | walking away
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