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Chapter 9 & 10 Review

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  • During the first 12 months of life, an infant will double or triple their birth weight?
    Triple
  • What is the pincer grasp?
    When babies are able to grab items with their finger and thumb
  • What is object permanence?
    The concept that unseen objects have not necessarily disappeared just because they are not seen
  • What is weaning?
    The phasing out of milk from a breast/bottle
  • How do babies solve problems?
    Trial and error
  • How long should infants stay on breast milk or formula?
    The first 3-4 months of life
  • What should parents do if a bedtime ritual fails?
    Be kind, but firm
  • What is a babies' first form of communication?
    Crying
  • What are temper tantrums?
    Violent outbursts of negative behavior
  • What is the number one concern for parents of infants?
    Safety
  • What is the average age for babies to walk alone?
    12-14 months
  • How can parents guide toddlers behavior?
    Be firm, patient, establish routines
  • How are toddlers egocentric?
    They are self-centered, they center their activities around their desires and feelings
  • What is emotional development?
    Refinement of emotions and mental states that influence behavior
  • How do toys and play impact the intellectual development of toddlers?
    Toddlers learn rules, they can create and try new ideas, and apply what they learn
  • How do toys/play help toddlers with social and emotional development?
    They help them gain greater independence
  • How do emotional and social development develop during toddlerhood?
    They strive for independence, they may develop attachment to objects, seem to conquer the world
  • What is large muscle development?
    Development of muscles like the neck, trunk, legs, and arms.
  • When does teething generally start?
    5-9 months
  • How many strained foods should parents introduce at a time?
    One
  • When can parents expect their child to have a full set of teeth?
    2 years
  • What are life skills?
    Skills that toddlers need to take care of themselves; eating, dressing, grooming
  • What is social development?
    The process of learning to relate to other people
  • Do babies have wants at this stage of their development?
    No, they only have needs.
  • How do toys and play impact physical development of toddlers?
    Muscles are strengthened and balances, coordination skills become refined
  • What is cooperative play?
    Two children actively playing with each other
  • Which strained food should be introduced first: fruit or vegetables?
    Vegetables
  • What is parallel play?
    Two children playing side by side, not playing directly with each other
  • What is the first solid food that is introduced to babies?
    Cereal
  • What is the best way to deal with temper tantrums?
    Avoid situations that may cause them
  • How can parents ease the fear of strangers?
    Reassurance
  • How does language develop in the toddler years?
    They begin combining words into 2 word sentences
  • Should babies be allowed to fall asleep with a bottle in bed?
    No; choking hazard AND it can cause cavities
  • At what age do babies generally gain a better sense of balance?
    6 months
  • What are examples of small muscles?
    Hands, eyes, voluntary body control
  • How is play important to a child's overall development?
    It promotes self-exploration, expression, and satisfaction