Theorists
Who developed the Theory of Cognitive Development
Jean Piaget
What is the shot or other form of a weakened small amount of the disease called?
Vaccination
At birth, the infant’s head is what proportion to the body?
1/4
How should you pick up an infant? (supporting what)
their head and neck
What is the age range of an infant?
0 months to 12 months
Who developed the theory of Psychosocial Development
Erik Erikson
What does SIDS stand for?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Average weight of a newborn
7-8 pounds
What does an infant prefer to look at?
Human face (parent faces)
The realization that objects (including people) still exist when they can no longer be seen, touched, or heard is known as:
Object Permanence
Potty Training
What can be caused by vigorously jostling the head of an infant?
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Average height of a newborn
20 inches
What is "tummy time" key for?
All areas/domains of development
What is the test done at 1 minutes and 5 minutes after being born?
Apgar Test
In Erikson's theory, what is the critical event of trust vs mistrust
Feeding
Name 2 examples of communicable disease
Flu, Covid, Chicken Pox, RSV, Pink Eye, etc.
Which sense is most developed in infants?
Smell
How often should infants be fed?
On demand
Why do babies put things in their mouths?
It helps them explore with their senses
According to Piaget's theory, children up to 2 years learn primarily through these two things
Motor Skills, Their Senses
To reduce the risk of SIDS you should place your newborn (crib)
On their back on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet
What is the correct natural physical development sequence?
Walk, Cruise, Lift Head, Roll Over, Crawl, Creep
Lift head, Roll over, Sit up, Creep, Crawl, Cruise, Walk
True or False: It is safe to use baby powder during diaper changes
False
True or False: Babies can hear in the uterus
True