Early Development and Neurological Milestones Quiz

Rolling over typically begins around 6 months as part of motor development.

Crawling on hands and knees is a common milestone in motor development for 9-month-old infants.

The term for the tendency of infants to cry when their caregiver leaves is separation anxiety.

Counting to ten is a typical milestone of cognitive development in early childhood, indicating numerical understanding.

The germinal stage is the initial stage of prenatal development lasting from conception to two weeks.

Developing stranger anxiety is a typical milestone of social development in infancy.

The rooting reflex is when a newborn turns its head towards a touch on the cheek, aiding in feeding.

The temporal lobe is mainly responsible for processing language in the brain.

Object permanence, understanding objects exist even when not seen, is a significant milestone in Piaget's sensorimotor stage.

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

An increase in fine motor skills is a typical milestone of physical development in middle childhood.

Experiencing stranger anxiety is a typical milestone of emotional development in early childhood.

Pruning refers to the removal of unused synaptic connections in the brain, allowing for more efficient neural communication.

Establishing intimate relationships is a typical milestone of social development in adolescence, reflecting increased social maturity.

The limbic system, including structures like the amygdala, plays a key role in regulating emotions.