infancy

Question 1

define infancy

Answer 1

infant rapid growth, approx half of adult height, by the time they’re two. at around one years old walking starts, by two, they start to run. teeth start at around 3 months.

Question 2

what is the age range for infancy

Answer 2

0-2 years

Question 3

define a primitive reflex

Answer 3

a reflex action originating in the central nervous system that are shown in infants

Question 4

define a postural reflex

Answer 4

automatic movements that control the equilibriation we require once moving. they maintain posture, balance and fluidity of movement. postural reflexes replace primitive reflexes as the child develops

Question 5

define gabellar reflex

Answer 5

blink response to a light tapping on the forehead

Question 6

define snout reflex

Answer 6

pouting of lips when contact is made

Question 7

define rooting reflex

Answer 7

turning head and mouth when contact is made on the face

Question 8

define sucking reflex

Answer 8

sucking on anything that touches their mouth

Question 9

define palmonental reflex

Answer 9

scrunching of the face when contact is made

Question 10

define grasp reflex

Answer 10

involuntary grabbing for objects

Question 11

define moro reflex

Answer 11

arms out when they feel like they are falling

Question 12

define galant reflex

Answer 12

moving his when contact is made

Question 13

define placing reflex

Answer 13

scrunching of legs when held upright

Question 14

define walking reflex

Answer 14

moving legs when held or balanced

Question 15

define gross motor skill

Answer 15

the skill and co ordination of larger muscles

Question 16

define fine motor skill

Answer 16

the skill and co ordination of the smaller muscles

Question 17

state a gross motor skill of a newborn

Answer 17

lifting head

Question 18

1-3 months

Answer 18

rolling

Question 19

6 months

Answer 19

bum shuffle

Question 20

9-10 months

Answer 20

crawl

Question 21

12-13 months

Answer 21

stand/ balance

Question 22

19 months

Answer 22

taking steps

Question 23

2 years

Answer 23

walk

Question 24

2+ years

Answer 24

run

Question 25

state a fine motor skill of a newborn

Answer 25

grasp fingers

Question 26

1-3 months

Answer 26

pulling on the fingers

Question 27

6 months

Answer 27

pull and begin to lift themselves up

Question 28

9-10 months

Answer 28

building a tower of blocks

Question 29

12-13 months

Answer 29

holding a spoon

Question 30

19 months

Answer 30

button clothes

Question 31

2 years

Answer 31

throw a large ball

Question 32

2+ years

Answer 32

catch

Question 33

define intellectual development

Answer 33

learning and cognitively developing

Question 34

define physical development

Answer 34

learning through senses, listening and playing

Question 35

define cognitive development

Answer 35

construction of thought processes

Question 36

define language development

Answer 36

essential for organising thoughts

Question 37

define problem solving

Answer 37

working things out and making predictions

Question 38

define memory

Answer 38

recalling and retrieving information

Question 39

define moral development

Answer 39

reasoning and making choices

Question 40

define solo play

Answer 40

solitary play, also known as independent play is the first stage of play observed in infants. children play alone as they have yet to develop the social skills to play with others or prefer to play alone. solitary play gives the child time to think, create and explore their environments, toys and objects around them

Question 41

what is the age range of solo play

Answer 41

0-2 years old

Question 42

define parallel play

Answer 42

parallel play involves two or more children playing side by side without interacting. children may observe other children in the playground or mimic their actions. parallel play is common among children who haven’t yet developed body awareness and social interaction skills

Question 43

what is the age range of parallel play

Answer 43

2-3 years old

Question 44

define cooperative play

Answer 44

involves children playing together to solve problems or work on a project to achieve shared results. unlike competitive games where there is a winner or loser, children work together towards a common goal during cooperative play

Question 45

what is the age range pf cooperative play

Answer 45

4-6 years old