12 Questions
At what week of gestation is a baby considered full term?
38-40 weeks
What is the term for the age of a preterm baby, calculated by subtracting the number of weeks they were born early from their chronological age?
Corrected age
What is the name of the reflex that causes a newborn's head to turn to one side?
Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex
What is the sequence of motor milestones, in order?
Prone - Supine - Rolling - Sitting - Standing - Climbing - Balance - Grasp and Release
What percentage of children are expected to attain each milestone according to the updated CDC milestones?
75%
What is the purpose of the CDC's Developmental Milestones app?
To encourage early intervention rather than a wait-and-see approach
What is the primary focus of Maturational Theories in developmental psychology?
The maturation of the central nervous system
According to Dynamic Systems Theories, which of the following can impact infant and child development?
Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors
What is the primary mechanism of motor development, according to Motor Learning Theories?
Practice and repetition of motor skills
What is the term for the building block approach of increasing cortical control over primitive reflexes, according to Maturational Theories?
CNS maturation
What is the term for the change in a motor behavior over time, noting changes in 'performance', 'skill', or outcome?
Product
How many main areas of development are defined by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention?
4
Test your knowledge on the introduction to human development, covering prenatal development, postnatal development stages, and understanding the concept of development. Explore the changes in human behavior and skills from birth to young adulthood.
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