Child Development 1
The number of chromosomes contributed by each parent.
23
A reaction to stimuli are automatic.
Reflexes
This theorist would explain that a child learns to use a spoon be being taught by a skilled (MKO) peer or adult and through scaffolding.
Vygotsky
This theorist believed in the absorbent mind and independent and self- led work for the development of children.
Maria Montessori
FCCLA stands for this.
Family, career and community leadership of America.
Running, jumping, climbing and skipping are all considered this type of motor skills.
Gross (large muscle group)
This theorist would explain that an infant learned to use a spoon by watching their parents use a spoon during meal time.
Bandura
This theorist's first two stages include sensory motor and preo-perational along with the belief that children 2-3 are egocentric.
Piaget
How does an infant communicate during the first year of life?
Babbling, gestures, crying, cooing
A sign of pregnancy.
At which age does pregnancy possess greater risks including: increase in low birth rate, preterm delivery, and fetal death
Women aged 35 and older
These types of movements involve large muscles groups (arms, legs, torso, etc.).
Gross motor skills
This theorist proposed we have a Hierarchy of needs.
Maslow
Approximately how long does it take for an infants vision to fully develop?
1 year
IVF stands for this.
In vitro fertilization
What are some possible long term outcomes for infants who have a low birthweight?
Delays in early language development • Increases in severe brain damage • Learning disability, attention deficit disorder, or breathing problems such as asthma
An infant doesn't cry often and smiles often. This is likely due to their ____________.
Temperament
Playing with playdoh is an example of a gross motor skill or fine motor skill.
Fine motor skill
The 5 senses a baby used to explore their environment.
Hearing, touch, sight, smell and taste.
Two things a pregnant woman should avoid doing during pregnancy.
Drink alcohol, smoke, contact sports, hot tubs, ride certain amusement park rides.
Fill in the blanks with nurture and nature. Your foot size is an example of ________ and the quality of home life and love you receive is an example of ___________.
nature, nurture
These types of movements involve small muscle groups (i.e. fingers, toes).
Fine motor skills
Why are males more likely to be affected by x-linked recessive gene disorders?
Males only have one X chromosome, so they only need one copy of the defective gene to develop the disorder.
The 5 levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Basic survival, safety, love and belonging, self- esteem/status, self- actualization.
Name three things a fetus can do during the 3rd trimester.
The fetus can open and close eyes, sense light, hear sounds and kick.