Pregnancy & Birth
Infant Care & Development
Child Development
Developmental Theories
Miscellaneous
100
What is another name for false labour?
Braxton-Hicks
100
What is a baby's first means of communciation?
crying
100
Climbing and running help children to develop which motor skills?
gross motor skills
100
When a child uses his or her imagination to tell a story, he/she is developing in what area?
cognitive development
200
What is the test where a needle is inserted into the pregnant woman's belly to draw out fluid for analysis?
amniocentisis
200
What is the reflex in which a baby can grip strongly onto items very early in their life?
the Palmer grasp
200
What kind of book is mostly suitable for toddlers?
large print, short sentences and stories that closely relate to their lives (i.e. potty training)
200
According to Erik Erikson, what is the first developmental life task to master?
trust vs mistrust
200
What are 5 categories of development that we discussed in this course?
cognitive, emotional, social, physical, moral
300
What is a major sign that something may be wrong with a pregnancy?
vaginal bleeding
300
The formation of a strong, lifelong emotional tie between a parent and child is called what?
bonding
300
What do you call it when young children view the world only through themselves, being selfish?
egocentric
300
What is the basis of the developmental theory?
that we transition from one stage to the next throughout our lifespan
300
How long does a typical full-term pregnancy last?
40 weeks
400
What is the vitamin found in green leafy vegetables that helps to fight neural tubal defects, such as spina bifida, and clef palets?
folate or folic acid
400
Why seems to be the most likely problem with colic babies?
poor digestion / upset stomach
400
At what approximate age can a young child draw pictures with detailed faces?
4+
400
According to the nature vs nurture debate, how do heredity and environment play a role in child-rearing?
that they both work together to influence a child's development
400
What is the best parenting style to use when raising your children and what does it look like?
authoritative / diplomatic - listening to your kids, explaining "why" and reasons to them, using the 4 skills of parenting (teaching, protecting, guiding, nuturing)
500
Who is the doctor that specializes in delivery and birth?
obstetrician
500
Babies with close set eyes, an absence of a philtum, a flat face and who cry often probably have symptoms of what disorder?
FAS - Fetal Alcohol Syndrom
500
What is the best way to teach children how to behave appropriately?
reinforce their positive behaviour with praise and reward
500
What is a natural consequence? Provide an example.
something that is a "natural" result of bahaviour such as letting a child go outside without a coat when they are fussing over it and let them feel the cold...they will "naturally" learn to understand that they need a coat afterall
500
What advice would you give to a teenager who becomes prenant with regards to health, nutrition and changes to expect?
health - see a doctor right away, exercise and avoid stress nutrition - follow Canada's food guide with two additional servings per day of each category, take folic acid and eat foods high in iron changes - social, physical, financial, more responsibility
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