Learning Objectives & Chapter Name
Newborn Psychological States
Newborn Reflexes Descriptions
Newborn Reflexes Developmental Courses
Health In Infants
100

Name Of The Chapter:

A. The Newborn

B. Theories of Child Development

C. Cognitive Development in the Primary Years

D. Infant and Toddler Language and Literacy

A. The Newborn

100

Sleep:

A. Newborns are highly active. They flail their limbs and turn their heads in gross, global movements. It is believed that in this state newborns acquire motor abilities

B. Newborns' eyes are closed. They are not aroused or stimulated by moderate noise or other sensations

C. Newborns twitch, whimper, and grimace. Their eyes can be seen moving beneath closed lids. The brain is particularly active during this state

D. Newborns are quiet and attentive to stimuli. They intensely study persons and objects around them. It is believed that in this state newborns come to learn about their world.

B. Newborns' eyes are closed. They are not aroused or stimulated by moderate noise or other sensations

100

Grasping:

A. The newborn sucks when an object comes in contact with the mouth. Sometimes the reflex is exercised in sleep, even without external stimulus

B. The arms are outstretched and then pulled into the body in response to a loud noise or an sudden loss of support

C. Newborn grasp tightly any object, such as an parent’s finger, that is placed in the palm

D. When a finger or nipple is rubbed against the cheek, the head is turned in that direction. The newborn opens the mouth and often sucks

E. The newborn takes steps when placed on an surface or against a step

C. Newborn grasp tightly any object, such as an parent’s finger, that is placed in the palm

100

Grasping:

A. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months when the baby gains voluntary control over head turning and searching for nourishment

B. The reflex disappears by 5 months

C. The reflex becomes less strong at about 4 months when the baby gains voluntary control over grasping. Grasp movements develop into fine motor abilities in later life

D. The reflex disappears at about 3 months. It is debated whether the reflex comprises important early practice for later walking

E. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months; the baby gains voluntary control over sucking. 


C. The reflex becomes less strong at about 4 months when the baby gains voluntary control over grasping. Grasp movements develop into fine motor abilities in later life

100

What Impacts Newborns Having Poor Health:

A. Genetics can make them more susceptible to disease along with families that have limited resources and can not afford proper health care.

B. Exposure to electronics

C. Laying down

D. Sleeping in their own bed

A. Genetics can make them more susceptible to disease along with families that have limited resources and can not afford proper health care.

200

One Learning Objective Is:

A. Discuss the physical growth and motor abilities of infants and toddlers

B. Describe the physical characteristics and patterns of growth of newborns

C. Explain how the infant brain develops and the ways that adults can nurture it

D. Identify classroom adaptations to support infants and toddlers with perceptual and motor challenges

B. Describe the physical characteristics and patterns of growth of newborns

200

Regular sleep:

A. Newborns exhibit no movements; their eyes are still. Breathing is regular, slow, and quiet

B. Newborns' eyes are closed. They are not aroused or stimulated by moderate noise or other sensations

C. Newborns twitch, whimper, and grimace. Their eyes can be seen moving beneath closed lids. The brain is particularly active during this state

D. Newborns are quiet and attentive to stimuli. They intensely study persons and objects around them. It is believed that in this state newborns come to learn about their world.

A. Newborns exhibit no movements; their eyes are still. Breathing is regular, slow, and quiet

200

Moro:

A. The newborn sucks when an object comes in contact with the mouth. Sometimes the reflex is exercised in sleep, even without external stimulus

B. The arms are outstretched and then pulled into the body in response to a loud noise or an sudden loss of support

C. Newborn grasp tightly any object, such as an parent’s finger, that is placed in the palm

D. When a finger or nipple is rubbed against the cheek, the head is turned in that direction. The newborn opens the mouth and often sucks

E. The newborn takes steps when placed on an surface or against a step

B. The arms are outstretched and then pulled into the body in response to a loud noise or an sudden loss of support

200

Moro:

A. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months when the baby gains voluntary control over head turning and searching for nourishment

B. The reflex disappears by 5 months

C. The reflex becomes less strong at about 4 months when the baby gains voluntary control over grasping. Grasp movements develop into fine motor abilities in later life

D. The reflex disappears at about 3 months. It is debated whether the reflex comprises important early practice for later walking

E. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months; the baby gains voluntary control over sucking.

B. The reflex disappears by 5 months

200

Why is anemia common in infants?

A. substance abuse from parents, abuse or neglect, sleeping on stomach, and sleeping in the bed with parent 

B. poor nutrition

C. not fully biologically developed so they become super vulnerable to disease

D. Genetics can make them more susceptible to disease along with families that have limited resources and can not afford proper health care.

B. poor nutrition

300
One of the learning objectives is:

A. Compare and contrast the key ideas of major theories of child development

B. Describe how each child development theory can be applied to professional practice

C. Explain how new research on the brain helps professionals understand and apply child development theories

D. Discuss variations in newborn states and how these contribute to development

D. Discuss variations in newborn states and how these contribute to development

300

REM sleep:

A. Newborns are highly active. They flail their limbs and turn their heads in gross, global movements. It is believed that in this state newborns acquire motor abilities

B. Newborns' eyes are closed. They are not aroused or stimulated by moderate noise or other sensations

C. Newborns twitch, whimper, and grimace. Their eyes can be seen moving beneath closed lids. The brain is particularly active during this state

D. Newborns are quiet and attentive to stimuli. They intensely study persons and objects around them. It is believed that in this state newborns come to learn about their world.

C. Newborns twitch, whimper, and grimace. Their eyes can be seen moving beneath closed lids. The brain is particularly active during this state

300

Rooting:

A. The newborn sucks when an object comes in contact with the mouth. Sometimes the reflex is exercised in sleep, even without external stimulus

B. The arms are outstretched and then pulled into the body in response to a loud noise or an sudden loss of support

C. Newborn grasp tightly any object, such as an parent’s finger, that is placed in the palm

D. When a finger or nipple is rubbed against the cheek, the head is turned in that direction. The newborn opens the mouth and often sucks

E. The newborn takes steps when placed on an surface or against a step

D. When a finger or nipple is rubbed against the cheek, the head is turned in that direction. The newborn opens the mouth and often sucks

300

Rooting:

A. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months when the baby gains voluntary control over head turning and searching for nourishment

B. The reflex disappears by 5 months

C. The reflex becomes less strong at about 4 months when the baby gains voluntary control over grasping. Grasp movements develop into fine motor abilities in later life

D. The reflex disappears at about 3 months. It is debated whether the reflex comprises important early practice for later walking

E. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months; the baby gains voluntary control over sucking.

A. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months when the baby gains voluntary control over head turning and searching for nourishment

300

What risks come from premature births?

A. not fully biologically developed so they become super vulnerable to disease

B. Genetics can make them more susceptible to disease along with families that have limited resources and can not afford proper health care.

C. Poor nutrition

D. substance abuse from parents, abuse or neglect, sleeping on stomach, and sleeping in the bed with parent 


A. not fully biologically developed so they become super vulnerable to disease

400

One of the learning objectives is:

A. Define reflexes and habituation and explain how both are useful in studying newborn development

B. Explain the differences between receptive and productive communication in infancy

C. Describe how infants and toddlers learn words in a bilingual home environment

D. Discuss language delays in infancy and classroom adaptations that are used to support their communication

A. Define reflexes and habituation and explain how both are useful in studying newborn development

400

Alert:

A. Newborns are highly active. They flail their limbs and turn their heads in gross, global movements. It is believed that in this state newborns acquire motor abilities

B. Newborns' eyes are closed. They are not aroused or stimulated by moderate noise or other sensations

C. Newborns twitch, whimper, and grimace. Their eyes can be seen moving beneath closed lids. The brain is particularly active during this state

D. Newborns are quiet and attentive to stimuli. They intensely study persons and objects around them. It is believed that in this state newborns come to learn about their world.

D. Newborns are quiet and attentive to stimuli. They intensely study persons and objects around them. It is believed that in this state newborns come to learn about their world.

400

Sucking

A. The newborn sucks when an object comes in contact with the mouth. Sometimes the reflex is exercised in sleep, even without external stimulus

B. The arms are outstretched and then pulled into the body in response to a loud noise or an sudden loss of support

C. Newborn grasp tightly any object, such as an parent’s finger, that is placed in the palm

D. When a finger or nipple is rubbed against the cheek, the head is turned in that direction. The newborn opens the mouth and often sucks

E. The newborn takes steps when placed on an surface or against a step

A. The newborn sucks when an object comes in contact with the mouth. Sometimes the reflex is exercised in sleep, even without external stimulus

400

Sucking: 

A. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months when the baby gains voluntary control over head turning and searching for nourishment

B. The reflex disappears by 5 months

C. The reflex becomes less strong at about 4 months when the baby gains voluntary control over grasping. Grasp movements develop into fine motor abilities in later life

D. The reflex disappears at about 3 months. It is debated whether the reflex comprises important early practice for later walking

E. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months; the baby gains voluntary control over sucking.

E. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months; the baby gains voluntary control over sucking.

400

What are the suspected causes of SIDS?

A. Genetics can make them more susceptible to disease along with families that have limited resources and can not afford proper health care.

B. poor nutrition

C. not fully biologically developed so they become super vulnerable to disease

D. substance abuse from parents, abuse or neglect, sleeping on stomach, and sleeping in the bed with parent

D. substance abuse from parents, abuse or neglect, sleeping on stomach, and sleeping in the bed with parent

500

One of the learning objectives is:

A. Define early childhood development and describe how views on how children develop have varied over time and across eastern and western cultures

B. Identify disabilities of newborns or challenges to their development, including healthy brain growth

C. Discuss why professionals should study child development from a multicultural perspective

D. Identify the ways that early childhood development promotes an understanding and appreciation of diversity and guides advocacy and the shaping of public policy

D.

B. Identify disabilities of newborns or challenges to their development, including healthy brain growth

500

Awake and active:

A. Newborns are highly active. They flail their limbs and turn their heads in gross, global movements. It is believed that in this state newborns acquire motor abilities

B. Newborns' eyes are closed. They are not aroused or stimulated by moderate noise or other sensations

C. Newborns twitch, whimper, and grimace. Their eyes can be seen moving beneath closed lids. The brain is particularly active during this state

D. Newborns are quiet and attentive to stimuli. They intensely study persons and objects around them. It is believed that in this state newborns come to learn about their world.

A. Newborns are highly active. They flail their limbs and turn their heads in gross, global movements. It is believed that in this state newborns acquire motor abilities

500

Walking

A. The newborn sucks when an object comes in contact with the mouth. Sometimes the reflex is exercised in sleep, even without external stimulus

B. The arms are outstretched and then pulled into the body in response to a loud noise or an sudden loss of support

C. Newborn grasp tightly any object, such as an parent’s finger, that is placed in the palm

D. When a finger or nipple is rubbed against the cheek, the head is turned in that direction. The newborn opens the mouth and often sucks

E. The newborn takes steps when placed on an surface or against a step

E. The newborn takes steps when placed on an surface or against a step

500

Walking:

A. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months when the baby gains voluntary control over head turning and searching for nourishment

B. The reflex disappears by 5 months

C. The reflex becomes less strong at about 4 months when the baby gains voluntary control over grasping. Grasp movements develop into fine motor abilities in later life

D. The reflex disappears at about 3 months. It is debated whether the reflex comprises important early practice for later walking

E. The reflex becomes less strong at 3 months; the baby gains voluntary control over sucking.

D. The reflex disappears at about 3 months. It is debated whether the reflex comprises important early practice for later walking

500

What cultural group has the highest percentage of low-weight babies?

A. African American

B. Caucasian

C. Asian American


A. African American