Infancy

Question 1

Newborns are born with a set of reflexes that enable them to get nutrients for growth, protect them from danger (eye blinking and withdrawal reflexes), and are the foundation of larger patterns of motor activity (ex: stepping reflex).
What are these reflexes called?

Answer 1

rooting and sucking reflexes

Question 2

Infants typically double their birth weight by

Answer 2

3 months

Question 3

Infants typically triple their birth weight by

Answer 3

1 year

Question 4

typical walking age and when they begin to recognize themselves in the mirror is?

Answer 4

15 months

Question 5

Self-awareness is established by?

Answer 5

2 years old

Question 6

When do infants fully understand object permanence?

Answer 6

18 months

Question 7

Many infants talk at how old?

Answer 7

1 year, but likely understand others speech before that.

Question 8

The 2-word sentences infants use are called?

Answer 8

Telegraphic speech

Question 9

How old are most infants when they develop their first attachment relationship?

Answer 9

6 to 7 months

Question 10

When do basic emotions emerge?

Answer 10

within the first year of life

Question 11

When do self-conscious emotions emerge?

Answer 11

typically 18-24 months

Question 12

When does parallel, simple, and cooperative play each begin?

Answer 12

Parallel play begins at about 12-15 months, followed by simple social play and by age 2 cooperative play emerges.