Unit 1 - infancy physical development

Question 1

Define growth

Answer 1

Growth is variable across different parts of the body and is an increase in some measured quantity such as height or weight.

Question 2

Define development

Answer 2

Development is the complex changes that follow an orderly sequence which include an increase in skills and abilities.

Question 3

Define fine motor skills

Answer 3

Fine motor skills are small movements that involve smaller muscles such as grasping a rattle (3 months) or manipulating and placing toys (12-13 months).

Question 4

Define gross motor skills

Answer 4

Gross motor skills are larger movements that involve larger muscles such as lifting their head (3 months), or crawling (8 months).

Question 5

Define milestone

Answer 5

An ability achieved by most children at a certain age

Question 6

What are the key milestones in infancy?

Answer 6

Sitting up (6 months)
Standing (8-10 months)
Cruising (8-10 months)
walking (12-13 months)

Question 7

What are the two types of grasps in infancy?

Answer 7

Palmer and pincer

Question 8

Define palmer grasp

Answer 8

Palmer grasp is when an object is placed in the infants palm and they grasp onto it such as a finger or rattle.

Question 9

define pincer grasp

Answer 9

Pincer grasp involves the infants index finger and thumb to pick up small objects such as food.

Question 10

how would you support an infant to lift their head up?

Answer 10

Tummy time