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What is the primary contributor to mother-infant interaction during the first year?
What is the primary contributor to mother-infant interaction during the first year?
- The environment and cultural practices
- The infant's growing system of signals (correct)
- The mother's emotional tone
- The father's involvement in caretaking
At what age do infants typically begin to laugh aloud at pleasurable social contacts?
At what age do infants typically begin to laugh aloud at pleasurable social contacts?
- 9-10 months
- 2-3 weeks
- 4 months (correct)
- 6 months
What marks the beginning of socio-emotional foundation in a baby's development?
What marks the beginning of socio-emotional foundation in a baby's development?
- When they start to walk
- When they start to recognize their family members
- Between 0-4 months of age (correct)
- When they start to talk
What is the term for the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight?
What is the term for the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight?
At what age can a baby stand on their own with assistance from objects?
At what age can a baby stand on their own with assistance from objects?
Why is it essential for a mother to respond promptly, lovingly, and confidently to an infant's needs?
Why is it essential for a mother to respond promptly, lovingly, and confidently to an infant's needs?
What is a characteristic of a baby's language development at 12-18 months?
What is a characteristic of a baby's language development at 12-18 months?
What is a characteristic of an infant's social development at around 6 months?
What is a characteristic of an infant's social development at around 6 months?
What is a common experience for mothers between 6-8 months after birth?
What is a common experience for mothers between 6-8 months after birth?
What is a crucial factor in establishing a mother-infant bond?
What is a crucial factor in establishing a mother-infant bond?
What is a characteristic of a baby's cognitive development at 0-3 months?
What is a characteristic of a baby's cognitive development at 0-3 months?
What is a potential risk to a baby's development if left unchecked?
What is a potential risk to a baby's development if left unchecked?
What is the primary indicator of a communicative intent in non-verbal language development?
What is the primary indicator of a communicative intent in non-verbal language development?
What is the age range for the early childhood period according to the World Health Organization?
What is the age range for the early childhood period according to the World Health Organization?
What is the primary domain of development that involves problem-solving skills?
What is the primary domain of development that involves problem-solving skills?
What is the term for the ability to understand language in linguistic development?
What is the term for the ability to understand language in linguistic development?
What is the primary aspect of personal-social development that is driven biologically?
What is the primary aspect of personal-social development that is driven biologically?
During which period of development do infants typically develop eye contact?
During which period of development do infants typically develop eye contact?
