physical development- infancy+ childhood

Question 1

what are fine motor skills

Answer 1

A~ smaller movements/ muscles= hands, toes, lips

Question 2

what are gross motor skills

Answer 2

A~ large movements / muscles= standing up, walking, raising arms

Question 3

name the three grips in infancy

Answer 3

tripod grip~ three fingers
pincer~ two fingers= pinching
palmer~ palm grip= grab with palm

Question 4

what are reflexes

Answer 4

A~ automatic physical movements and are not intentionally done

Question 5

what are specific reflexes

Answer 5

1. rooting~ stroking infants cheek, natural instinct to turn head= opens opportunity for feeding
2. gripping~ place object in an infants hand= instinct to automatically grab and grasp
3. startle~ sudden noise or movement= arms and legs out, head back and crying

Question 6

what reflexes and physical development should infants be able to do

Answer 6

A~ be able to cry, gargle and move around
~ should have sucking and rooting reflex

Question 7

what milestones should a child be able to do by two

Answer 7

A~ walk up and down stairs, hold a pencil, good hand-eye coordination