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At what age do infants typically start to roll over from their stomach to their back?

3-4 months

Explanation

Around 3-4 months, infants gain enough strength and coordination to roll over.

Which of the following is a primary reflex seen in newborns that involves turning the head in the direction of touch to the cheek?

Rooting reflex

Explanation

The rooting reflex helps newborns find the breast or bottle for feeding.

When does the social smile typically emerge in infants?

3-4 months

Explanation

Infants usually begin smiling socially around 3-4 months of age.

Which of the following is NOT a milestone typically achieved by the end of the first year?

Running

Explanation

Running is not typically achieved by the end of the first year.

What is the term for the reflex that causes a baby to arch its back, fling out its arms and legs, and then quickly close them to the center of the body when startled?

Moro reflex

Explanation

The Moro reflex is an involuntary response to sudden stimuli.

When do most infants start to babble?

3-4 months

Explanation

Most infants begin babbling around 3-4 months.

What is the term for the reflex that causes a baby to turn its head and open its mouth when its cheek is stroked or touched?

Rooting reflex

Explanation

The rooting reflex helps infants locate a source of nourishment.

When do most infants begin to sit unsupported?

5-6 months

Explanation

Most infants start sitting unsupported around 5-6 months.

What is the term for the reflex that causes a baby to grasp onto an object when it touches the palm of their hand?

Grasping reflex

Explanation

The grasping reflex enables infants to hold onto objects placed in their palms.

#10

Which of the following is a typical motor milestone achieved by 6 months of age?

Crawling

Explanation

Crawling is a common motor milestone reached by 6 months.

#11

What is the term for the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver?

Attachment

Explanation

Attachment refers to the emotional connection between infant and caregiver.

#12

What is the approximate age when infants begin to understand object permanence?

5-6 months

Explanation

At around 5-6 months, infants start realizing objects still exist even when out of sight.

#13

According to Piaget, what is the sensorimotor stage primarily characterized by?

Object permanence

Explanation

The sensorimotor stage revolves around the development of object permanence.

#14

What is the term for the ability of infants to use their mouths to explore objects by putting them into their mouths?

Oral exploration

Explanation

Oral exploration is the process of discovering objects through mouthing.

#15

Which of the following reflexes is typically present at birth and helps the infant cling onto a caregiver's finger?

Grasping reflex

Explanation

The grasping reflex allows newborns to grip onto objects.

#16

What is the term for the ability to perceive the world in three dimensions and to accurately judge distances?

Depth perception

Explanation

Depth perception enables infants to understand spatial relationships.

#17

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the sensorimotor stage according to Piaget?

Lack of conservation

Explanation

Lack of conservation is not a characteristic of the sensorimotor stage.

#18

What is the term for the ability to distinguish one's own emotions from the emotions of others?

Self-awareness

Explanation

Self-awareness involves recognizing one's own emotions separate from others'.

#19

According to Erik Erikson, what is the primary developmental task during infancy?

Trust vs. Mistrust

Explanation

Infancy's primary task according to Erikson is developing trust or mistrust.

#20

Which of the following is a key component of attachment theory?

Emotional regulation

Explanation

Emotional regulation plays a significant role in attachment theory.

#21

What is the term for the stage of sleep in which an infant's eyes move rapidly beneath closed eyelids?

REM sleep

Explanation

REM sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements during sleep.

#22

At what age do infants typically begin to engage in joint attention, such as following someone's gaze?

5-6 months

Explanation

Around 5-6 months, infants start showing joint attention behaviors.

#23

Which of the following is NOT considered a factor influencing infant attachment?

Genetic predisposition

Explanation

Genetic predisposition is not a primary factor in infant attachment.

#24

Which theorist is known for emphasizing the importance of the caregiver-infant relationship in the development of attachment?

John Bowlby

Explanation

John Bowlby emphasized the role of caregiver-infant bonds in attachment.

#25

Which theorist proposed the concept of the 'Strange Situation' as a method to assess infant attachment?

Mary Ainsworth

Explanation

Mary Ainsworth developed the 'Strange Situation' to evaluate infant attachment.

Developmental Psychology in Early Infancy Quiz

At what age do infants typically start to roll over from their stomach to their back?

Which of the following is a primary reflex seen in newborns that involves turning the head in the direction of touch to the cheek?

When does the social smile typically emerge in infants?

Which of the following is NOT a milestone typically achieved by the end of the first year?

What is the term for the reflex that causes a baby to arch its back, fling out its arms and legs, and then quickly close them to the center of the body when startled?

When do most infants start to babble?

What is the term for the reflex that causes a baby to turn its head and open its mouth when its cheek is stroked or touched?

When do most infants begin to sit unsupported?

What is the term for the reflex that causes a baby to grasp onto an object when it touches the palm of their hand?

Which of the following is a typical motor milestone achieved by 6 months of age?

What is the term for the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver?

What is the approximate age when infants begin to understand object permanence?

According to Piaget, what is the sensorimotor stage primarily characterized by?

What is the term for the ability of infants to use their mouths to explore objects by putting them into their mouths?

Which of the following reflexes is typically present at birth and helps the infant cling onto a caregiver's finger?

What is the term for the ability to perceive the world in three dimensions and to accurately judge distances?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the sensorimotor stage according to Piaget?

What is the term for the ability to distinguish one's own emotions from the emotions of others?

According to Erik Erikson, what is the primary developmental task during infancy?

Which of the following is a key component of attachment theory?

What is the term for the stage of sleep in which an infant's eyes move rapidly beneath closed eyelids?

At what age do infants typically begin to engage in joint attention, such as following someone's gaze?

Which of the following is NOT considered a factor influencing infant attachment?

Which theorist is known for emphasizing the importance of the caregiver-infant relationship in the development of attachment?

Which theorist proposed the concept of the 'Strange Situation' as a method to assess infant attachment?

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