Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of the reflexive responses in the first two months of an infant's life?
To ensure that basic needs are met
What is the term for the repetitive actions that are pleasurable, such as sucking the thumb, in the 2-4 month stage?
Primary circular reactions
What is the correct sequence for watching postural control developments in an infant?
Supine, Prone, Sitting, Standing
What stage of development is characterized by automatic responses to ensure basic needs are met?
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What is the last stage of postural control development mentioned in the content?
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Study Notes
Reflexive Stage
- Characterized by automatic responses to ensure basic needs are met, specifically feeding, through sucking, grasping, and rooting (0-2 months)
Primary Circular Reactions
- Involve repetitive actions that are pleasurable, such as sucking their thumb (2-4 months)
Postural Control Development
Supine to Fine Manual Control
- Key developments to watch for to determine the maturity of postural control
- Sequences to observe:
- Supine
- Prone
- Sitting
- Standing
- Fine manual control
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Assess your knowledge of infant development from 0-4 months, including reflexive stages, circular reactions, and postural control milestones. Test your understanding of motor skill development in supine, prone, sitting, standing, and fine manual control stages.
