18 Questions
What is the significance of the toddler posture of lordosis being retained into the third year of life?
It indicates normal motor development.
Which infant sensory skill is typically developed at birth?
Tasting sweet and sour
At what age are infants typically able to distinguish between colors and show pattern preferences?
At 3 months
How does the presence of expanded lungs in infants during the first 3 months impact their physiological development?
Enhances blood flow efficiency
Which behavioral state is characterized by the infant being alert and actively awake?
Alert, actively awake
Why are skin contact and warmth highlighted as important stimuli for infants?
To meet their sensory needs
Which substage of the sensorimotor stage involves the use of voluntary movements to repeat actions that accidentally produced a desirable result?
Secondary circular reactions
At what age does an infant typically recognize only speech sounds of their native language?
6 months
What characterizes the stage of attachment known as 'clear-cut or active attachment' according to Ainsworth?
Attaches to one primary caregiver
At what age does an infant typically start babbling within short sentences?
12 months
During which substage of the sensorimotor stage does an infant use trial and error to solve problems?
Tertiary circular reactions
What is characterized by behaviors such as kissing, cuddling, and prolonged gazing in the context of infant development?
Bonding with caregiver
What is the purpose of an APGAR score given to a newborn?
To assess the baby's physiological condition at birth
Which of the following domains is NOT part of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework's performance skills?
Sensory
What type of motor skills are involved in larger movements like crawling and walking?
Gross motor skills
In the context of infant development, what do communication and interaction skills primarily refer to?
Language and social skills development
What is typically evaluated using Brazelton's Behavioral States in newborns?
Physiological responses to stimuli
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic appearance of a neonate as mentioned in the text?
"Curly" hair (lanugo)
Test your knowledge on the physiologic development of infants in the first few months of life, focusing on areas such as color, heart rate, muscle tone, and respiratory effort. Learn about the expansion of lungs, blood flow efficiency, central nervous system development, physical growth, and behavioral states according to Brazelton.
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