Care of The Infant - Social Development

Question 1

Watches face intently interaction with others

Answer 1

1 month

Question 2

Utters small throaty sounds

Answer 2

1 month

Question 3

Smiles in response to person or object

Answer 3

2 to 3 months

Question 4

Cries less

Answer 4

2 to 3 months

Question 5

Laughs aloud

Answer 5

2 to 3 months

Question 6

Enjoys social interaction

Answer 6

4 to 5 months

Question 7

Coos and gurgles when given attention

Answer 7

4 to 5 months

Question 8

Vocalizes displeasure when an object is removed

Answer 8

4 to 5 months

Question 9

Begins to differentiate between strange and familiar faces

Answer 9

6 to 7 months

Question 10

Beginning stronger stranger anxiety

Answer 10

6 to 7 months

Question 11

Definite social attachment (eg, stretches arms toward loved ones); stranger anxiety (eg, turns or pushes away and cries)

Answer 11

8 to 9 months

Question 12

Responds to own name; begins separating self from caregiver

Answer 12

8 to 9 months

Question 13

Reacts to adult anger; cries when scolded; peak of stranger anxiety

Answer 13

8 to 9 months

Question 14

Exhibits emotions (eg, jealousy, affection, anger)

Answer 14

10 to 12 months

Question 15

Enjoys familiar surroundings; explores away from caregiver

Answer 15

10 to 12 months

Question 16

Fearful in strange situations or with strangers; clings to caregiver

Answer 16

10 to 12 months

Question 17

Fearful in strange situations or with strangers; clings to caregiver

Answer 17

10 to 12 months

Question 18

May develop attachment to security object

Answer 18

10 to 12 months