30 Questions
What is the purpose of the rooting reflex in babies?
To help them find the breast or bottle to start feeding
Which reflex helps babies withdraw from a painful stimulus?
Adaptive reflexes
Which reflex involves a baby turning his or her head towards a stimulus?
Rooting reflex
What is the purpose of the primitive reflex in babies?
To help them find the breast or bottle to start feeding
Which reflex involves babies grabbing onto objects when their fingers are grabbed?
Adaptive reflexes
Which type of reflex helps in the survival and protection of babies?
Adaptive reflexes
What is one of the benefits of breast feeding for the child?
Lowered risk of childhood obesity
What is a potential cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) according to the text?
Defects in the portion of an infant's brain controlling breathing
Why should a mother not breastfeed if she is taking certain drugs?
To prevent dangerous breathing pauses in the baby
Which infants are more likely to experience SIDS according to the text?
Low birth weight infants
What is a benefit of bottle feeding mentioned in the text?
Increased flexibility due to less digestible feedings
Which type of infection is mentioned as being fewer in infants who are breastfed?
Lower respiratory tract infections
At which age range does a child typically move from the preoperational stage to the concrete operational stage according to Piaget's theory?
2 to 7 years
During which sensorimotor substage does an infant coordinate vision and touch, engage in eye-hand coordination, and perform intentional acts?
Coordination (8-12 months)
What is the primary focus of infants in the simple reflexes substage of sensorimotor development?
Reflexes
What is the key developmental ability that occurs in the internalization substage of sensorimotor development?
Use of primitive symbols
Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory involves coordination of circular sensations and habits in infants aged 1-4 months?
Secondary circular reactions
What type of knowledge does Piaget's theory of cognitive development focus on?
Understanding the nature of intelligence
What is the purpose of the rooting reflex in infants?
To help the baby get ready to suck
At what age do babies typically begin to roll both ways?
3-6 months
Which reflex is often known as the startle reflex in babies?
Moro reflex
What happens during the Moro reflex in babies?
Baby throws back head, extends arms and legs, then cries
At what stage do babies typically begin to sit with support?
3-6 months
What position is often adopted by babies when the tonic neck reflex is triggered?
'Fencing position' - arm on one side stretches, opposite arm bends up
What is the purpose of the Metro Manila Developmental Screening Test?
To diagnose developmental delay in children from birth to 6 years old
Who developed the first modern intelligence test in 1905?
Alfred Binet
What is a limitation of preoperational thought according to the text?
Belief that inanimate objects have lifelike qualities
What does the Wechsler Test measure?
Vocabulary and comprehension of facts
According to Vygotsky's theory of development, what is the concept of scaffolding?
Adjusting the amount of guidance provided based on a child's performance
How do children use language according to the text?
To plan, guide, and monitor their behavior
Test your knowledge on developmental screening for children from birth to 6 years of age, including topics like diagnosing developmental delays, normal child development, limitations of preoperational thought, and Vygotsky's theory of measuring intelligence.
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