Deck 5: Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Infants

Question 1

Something not found in an appropriate infant environment is

A) plants.
B) television.
C) a mirror.
D) balls.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The infant's crib should provide several varieties of sensory stimulation.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

It is a good idea to welcome parents into the infant room because this

A) creates too much noise.
B) facilitates attachment.
C) brings in sources of infection.
D) helps parents do things just like the caregivers.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

All of the following are healthy practices EXCEPT

A) adults removing shoes before walking.
B) food and bottles refrigerated until time of use.
C) babies allowed to share washcloths.
D) toys sanitized regularly.

Question 5

Floor freedom is a characteristic of a good physical environment for infants.

Question 6

Erikson described the central task of personality development in infancy as forming a sense of trust.

Question 7

Group size is an important consideration in infant environments.

Question 8

Self-demand schedules help babies become spoiled.

Question 9

There are the same cultural views about floor freedom and caregiving throughout the world.

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the formation of attachment?

A) rocking chairs
B) play pens
C) adult-child ratios
D) information for families

Question 11

Which of the following is LEAST appropriate in an infant environment?

A) a poster of Disney characters
B) cloth books
C) homemade toys
D) stuffed animals

Question 12

Magda Gerber's philosophy suggested that infant caregiving times were less important than reading to infants.

Question 13

Outdoor play areas for infants should include everything EXCEPT

A) small rocks.
B) shade.
C) a fence for cruisers.
D) interesting things to watch.

Question 14

In an infant classroom, items should be placed

A) on low shelves.
B) in baskets.
C) on the walls just above baby head level.
D) All of the above.

Question 15

Primary caregiving systems

A) help promote attachment.
B) support frequent parent-caregiver communication.
C) help build parent trust.
D) All of these answers.

Question 16

Separate sleeping areas are appropriate in an infant room.

Question 17

Infants should spend most of their awake time

A) in cribs.
B) in walkers.
C) in baby seats.
D) on a rug or mat.

Question 18

Safety practices in the infant room include

A) only non-poisonous plants.
B) infants sleeping on backs.
C) completely stable furniture.
D) All of the above.

Question 19

Primary caregiving systems should be avoided, as they promote attachment of infants to caregivers.

Question 20

It is a good idea to have rocking chairs or couches to invite parents to stay in the baby room.

Question 21

Primary caregiving systems mean ____.

Question 22

Attachment takes place primarily

A) in the first six months.
B) in the first six weeks.
C) in the first two years.
D) in the first year.

Question 23

Babies learn much by ____.

Question 24

The sensorimotor area of the brain develops most rapidly

A) in the period from six to eight months.
B) in the first year.
C) in the first month.
D) in the period from two to three months.

Question 25

A safe infant environment contains

A) shatterproof mirrors.
B) plants that have been checked for toxicity.
C) covers on electrical outlets.
D) All of the above.

Question 26

Name one thing BEST left out of an infant environment.

Question 27

What is attachment?

Question 28

Discuss the reasons for self-demand schedules in an infant room.

Question 29

Chronic stress in infants is associated with

A) dendrites.
B) cortisol.
C) neurons.
D) synapses.

Question 30

Discuss several practices in the infant room that support the development of attachment.

Question 31

Describe an ideal infant environment, giving reasons for each of your points.

Question 32

Floor freedom is

A) a concern for some parents.
B) essential for muscle development and mobility.
C) challenging when there are babies of different levels of mobility.
D) All of the above.

Question 33

Cultural differences in child rearing will require a lot of ____.

Question 34

Which statement is most accurate?

A) Infant brain development is the greatest factor determining school success.
B) Infant brain development is completely dependent on parental intelligence.
C) Infant brain development is related to sensory stimulation.
D) Infant brain development is complete by eight months age.

Question 35

Infant cribs should NOT

A) be filled with toys.
B) be in a separate area from caregiving areas.
C) be in quiet areas.
D) have babies favorite blankets.

Question 36

Handing a baby a toy to occupy him during diaper changes

A) makes the process go faster.
B) eliminates the tendency for babies to squirm.
C) may interfere with personal interaction.
D) provides sensory stimulation.

Question 37

Primary caregiving means

A) caring for only one baby.
B) each baby and family can have a special relationship of trust.
C) each caregiver ignores the babies outside of her group.
D) None of the above.

Question 38

Trust is related to

A) prompt satisfaction of infant needs.
B) a firm schedule that babies can count on.
C) friendly voices.
D) maturation.