Lesson 3 Flashcards
How long does the rooting reflex typically last?
Usually gone by 4 months but may last up to 1 year.
What is the Babinski reflex?
An infants toes fan out in response to a stroke on the outside of the foot. Usually gone by 8-12 months.
How much does a newborn typically sleep?
16-18 hrs. Per day
At what age is an infant able to recognize a human face and smile?
At what age does binocular vision develop?
6 weeks
14 weeks
The process of protecting the infant brain during times of inadequate nutrition.
Head-sparing
How long does the WHO recommend breast feeding only?
Breast feeding + other foods?
4-6 months
24 months
What are 2 common diseases due to malnutrition?
Marasmus - sever malnutrition leading to wasting and death.
Kwashiorkor - protein deficiency causes the child’s face, legs, and abdomen to swell with water.
The process of getting used to an object or event after repeated exposure to it.
Habituation
In response to a loud noise, infants arms will fly outward. Legs may do the same and there may be a tremor or cry as well. Typically seen from birth to 8 weeks, but should be gone by 6 months.
Moro reflex
Who,developed the 6 stages of sensorimotor development?
Jean Piaget
The ability to identify a stimulus that was previously experienced through one sense, by using a different sense.
Cross modal transference
One-word utterances that stand for an entire phrase.
Holophrases
What are the 3 broad categories of temperament in children?
Easy Child
Difficult Child
Slow-to-warm child
Unexpected death of an infant 12 months or younger.
SIDS
How many neurons are present at birth?
100-200 billion
