MATERNAL - FINALS - JANE

Question 1

Tooth decay in babies caused
by frequent exposure to sugary liquids (like milk or
juice) from a bottle, especially when left in the mouth
overnight.

Answer 1

BABY BOTTLE SYNDROME

Question 2

The ability to use both eyes together
to focus on an object, helping with depth perception and
seeing in 3D.

Answer 2

BINOCULAR SYNDROME

Question 3

A stage when babies around
eight months old become afraid of strangers and may
cling to familiar caregivers.

Answer 3

EIGHT MONTH ANXIETY

Question 4

A natural reflex in infants where
they push food or objects out of their mouth with their
tongue, helping prevent choking and making them not
ready for solid foods

Answer 4

EXTRUSION REFLEX

Question 5

When a baby notices their own hands
for the first time, often staring at them with curiosity and
fascination.

Answer 5

HAND REGARD

Question 6

A reflex in infants where
turning the head causes the body to follow in the same
direction, helping with rolling over

Answer 6

NECK-RIGHTING REFLEX

Question 7

The understanding that objects
continue to exist even when they are out of sight, which
babies develop around 6–8 months old

Answer 7

OBJECT PERMANENCE

Question 8

The ability to pick up small objects
using the thumb and index finger, an important fine
motor skill that develops around 9–12 months.

Answer 8

PINCER GRASP

Question 9

– The ability to move the thumb
across the palm to touch the other fingers, an important
skill for grasping and holding objects.

Answer 9

THUMB OPPOSITION

Question 10

– A skin condition causing greasy, yellowish,
scaly patches, often seen on a baby’s scalp as “cradle
cap.”

Answer 10

SEBORRHEA

Question 11

– A baby’s first real smile in response to
seeing people, usually developing around 6–8 weeks old.

Answer 11

SOCIAL SMILE