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Infant Psychosocial Development Quiz

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Which of the following is a primary task during the sensorimotor stage of infant development according to Piaget?

Object permanence

Explanation

Understanding that objects continue to exist even when not seen.

At what age range does the stranger anxiety typically emerge in infants?

8-12 months

Explanation

Developing fear and wariness of unfamiliar individuals.

Which theorist is associated with the concept of the social smile in infant development?

Harry Harlow

Explanation

The development of a smile in response to social stimuli.

What is the term used to describe an infant's ability to regulate their emotions and behaviors?

Emotional regulation

Explanation

Controlling emotional responses and behaviors.

Which of the following is NOT a reflexive response commonly seen in newborn infants?

Self-recognition reflex

Explanation

Lack of immediate self-recognition in newborn reflexes.

What is the term used to describe the process through which infants learn to control and coordinate their movements?

Motor development

Explanation

Progressive control and coordination of body movements.

According to Erik Erikson, what is the primary developmental task during the first year of life?

Trust vs. mistrust

Explanation

Establishing a sense of trust in the world and others.

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of attachment in infant development?

It involves the strong emotional bond that develops between an infant and a primary caregiver.

Explanation

Emotional connection with a primary caregiver.

According to attachment theory, what is the primary function of a secure attachment between an infant and caregiver?

To enhance emotional regulation

Explanation

Promoting emotional stability and regulation.

#10

Which type of play is characterized by infants engaging in repetitive actions with objects, such as dropping and picking up toys?

Functional play

Explanation

Repetitive actions with a purpose, exploring functionalities.

#11

At what age range do infants typically begin to produce their first recognizable words?

12-18 months

Explanation

Emergence of language skills in the first year.

#12

Which of the following is a key factor influencing the development of attachment between an infant and caregiver?

All of the above

Explanation

Multiple factors contribute to attachment development.

#13

What is the term used to describe the ability of infants to coordinate information from two or more sensory modalities?

Cross-modal perception

Explanation

Integration of information from different senses.

#14

What is the term used to describe an infant's ability to understand that other people have their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives?

Theory of mind

Explanation

Awareness of others' mental states and perspectives.

#15

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, what is the primary function of attachment behaviors in infants?

To maintain physical proximity to the caregiver

Explanation

Ensuring physical closeness for security and comfort.

#16

What is the term used to describe the process by which infants imitate the facial expressions and behaviors of others?

Mirror neuron activation

Explanation

Imitating others through the activation of mirror neurons.

#17

What is the term used to describe an infant's ability to perceive and understand the emotions of others?

Emotional empathy

Explanation

Understanding and connecting with others' emotions.

Infant Psychosocial Development Quiz

Which of the following is a primary task during the sensorimotor stage of infant development according to Piaget?

At what age range does the stranger anxiety typically emerge in infants?

Which theorist is associated with the concept of the social smile in infant development?

What is the term used to describe an infant's ability to regulate their emotions and behaviors?

Which of the following is NOT a reflexive response commonly seen in newborn infants?

What is the term used to describe the process through which infants learn to control and coordinate their movements?

According to Erik Erikson, what is the primary developmental task during the first year of life?

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of attachment in infant development?

According to attachment theory, what is the primary function of a secure attachment between an infant and caregiver?

Which type of play is characterized by infants engaging in repetitive actions with objects, such as dropping and picking up toys?

At what age range do infants typically begin to produce their first recognizable words?

Which of the following is a key factor influencing the development of attachment between an infant and caregiver?

What is the term used to describe the ability of infants to coordinate information from two or more sensory modalities?

What is the term used to describe an infant's ability to understand that other people have their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives?

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, what is the primary function of attachment behaviors in infants?

What is the term used to describe the process by which infants imitate the facial expressions and behaviors of others?

What is the term used to describe an infant's ability to perceive and understand the emotions of others?

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