Infant Physical 0-12 months

Question 1

What is growth?

Answer 1

Physical changes in quantity rather than skills changes (eg: body size)

Question 2

What is maturation?

Answer 2

Progression along a pre-defined continuum to a more advanced state

Question 3

What are Gesell’s developmental principles?

Answer 3

• Direction of Control of Development
• Reciprocal Interweaving
• Posture

Question 4

Describe direction of control of development

Answer 4

• Cepahlocaudal (head to foot)

- Proximo-Distal (midline extremities)

Question 5

Describe reciprocal interweaving

Answer 5

-Gross to fine movement (differentiation)

Question 6

Describe posture

Answer 6

Stability to mobility

Question 7

What is a reflex?

Answer 7

Involuntary movement response to specific sensory stimulus

Question 8

Describe the stepping reflex

Answer 8

• Stimulus: baby held vertically, feet in contact with surface
• Leg extended to take weight
• If tipped slightly forward baby will take alternate steps

Question 9

Describe differentiation

Answer 9

• Simple to complex (integration)

- Involuntary to voluntary