Newborns
A common, involuntary reflex present in newborns where the baby throws back its head, extends its arms and legs, cries, then pulls the limbs back in response to a sudden loud noise or movement.
What is Moro reflex?
The primary characteristic of the "terrible twos" stage.
What is increased autonomy, assertiveness, and frequent use of the word "No."
The typical emotional reaction experienced by infants around 8-12 months old when a familiar caregiver leaves, indicating a strong attachment bond.
What is separation anxiety?
One of the most important aspects of postpartum care for the mother.
What is adequate rest, emotional support and monitoring for signs of postpartum depression?
The age most toddlers begin to use two-word phrases (telegraphic speech).
What is 18-24 months?
The ability of a preschooler to understand that the volume of water doesn't change when poured from a short, wide glass to a tall, thin glass (a concept called conservation) is a key cognitive milestone, typically indicating the child is transitioning out of which of Piaget's stages.
What is inductive reasoning?
In this stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory, children learn about the world through basic actions such as sucking, grasping, looking, and listening.
What is sensorimotor stage?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that infants sleep in this position to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
What is on their back?
Playing side-by-side with the same or similar toys, but with little to no direct interaction.
What is parallel play?
The type of discipline that focuses on helping a child understand the effect of their behavior on others, and is most appropriate for a preschooler.
What is inductive reasoning?
According to B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning, a child is more likely to repeat a behavior if it is followed by a pleasant consequence known as this.
What is reinforcer?
A newborn's first bowel movement, a thick, sticky, dark green substance, is called ...
What is meconium?
Offering a wide variety of healthy foods and allowing the child to choose what and how much they eat from the options provided.
What is the best way to encourage healthy eating habits in a toddler?
The key conflict faced by a preschooler (ages 3-5) according to Erickson.
What is initiative vs guilt?
According to Erik Erikson's the successful resolution of the Trust vs. Mistrust conflict (Infancy) is said to lead to this virtue.
What is hope?
This milestone is typically achieved around 6 months by a normally developing infant.
What is sitting without support?
Stacking 3 small blocks by a toddler is an example of development of this skill.
What is fine motor skills?
An example of magical thinking often displayed by preschoolers.
What is believing that their toys come alive when they are not in the room?
According to Piaget this stage defines egocentrism as a child's inability to understand another person's point of view.
What is preoperational?