Question 1

Educators suspect an infant's signing ability is reflected in his IQ scores.

Accepted Answer

Educators suspect that an infant's signing ability is reflected in his IQ scores.

Question 2

Building infant IQ isn't possible at 3 months of age.

Accepted Answer

At 3 months of age, infants are already learning and developing rapidly. Engaging with them through talking, reading, and playing can support their cognitive development, indicating that building their IQ is indeed possible.

Question 3

There probably isn't any caregiver routine in which the adult should remain silent except nap time.

Accepted Answer

The question states that there probably isn't any caregiver routine in which the adult should remain silent except nap time. This means that in most caregiver routines, the adult should not remain silent except during nap time.

Question 4

Some researchers believe that an adult's attempts to calm and sooth a distressed infant may actually sharpen the infant's ability to calm himself and also better attend to stimuli when faced with future stressful situations.

Accepted Answer

This is supported by research on attachment theory and the development of self-regulation in infants. When a caregiver responds sensitively to an infant's distress, it helps the infant learn to regulate their emotions and establishes a secure attachment, which can lead to better outcomes in future stressful situations.

Question 5

A child's language begins as primarily passive and then becomes expressive.

Accepted Answer

During the first few years of life, children primarily listen and absorb language input from their caregivers before actively producing their own language. This is why their language is initially more passive before becoming more expressive as they develop language skills.

Question 6

Caregivers and mothers should be aware of what infants are looking at and,when possible,comment on it.

Accepted Answer

Caregivers and mothers should be aware of what infants are looking at and, when possible, comment on it, as it can help with the infant's language development and cognitive skills.

Question 7

An attuned adult working with infants uses infant cues to modify adult actions and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

An attuned adult working with infants is able to pick up on the subtle cues and signals infants give off and adjust their own actions and behaviors accordingly to meet the infant's needs. This helps build a strong attachment and sense of security between the adult and infant.

Question 8

It is a good idea to hesitate briefly after you have said something to an infant.

Accepted Answer

Hesitating briefly after speaking to an infant allows them time to process the information and respond, which can aid in their language development.

Question 9

Bonding is described as the adaptation an infant develops only in his home environment.

Accepted Answer

Bonding can occur with any caregiver who consistently responds to the infant's needs, not just in the home environment.

Question 10

A secure emotional relationship in infancy is characterized by an individual helping another to increase his/her balance and well being.

Accepted Answer

A secure emotional relationship in infancy is characterized by a caregiver (usually a parent) helping an infant regulate their emotions and feel safe and secure in their surroundings. This contributes to the infant's overall well-being and development.

Question 11

At birth or shortly thereafter,an infant may be able to recognize subtle differences between his native language sounds and another world language sounds.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that even newborn infants have the ability to distinguish between the sounds of their native language and those of other languages. This ability is thought to play a role in their language acquisition later in life.

Question 12

Boys are slightly advanced during infancy in their ability to gesture and sign.

Accepted Answer

Girls typically develop language and communication skills, including gesturing and signing, faster than boys during infancy.

Question 13

Musical experiences for infants may have a strong possible connection to young children's ability to process words.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that musical experiences for infants can have a positive impact on their language development and ability to process words, particularly in terms of phonological awareness and speech perception.

Question 14

Infants who are deaf are not capable of babbling.

Accepted Answer

Infants who are deaf may still babble, but their babbling may be delayed or different from hearing infants. They may make sounds using their hands or other parts of their body instead of their voice. However, if the deafness is profound and occurs early in infancy, it may affect the development of babbling.

Question 15

Being able to explore one's environment promotes even more exploration and joy,it is believed.

Accepted Answer

When someone is able to explore their environment, they can discover new things and experiences that can bring joy and cause them to want to explore even more. This is why it is believed that exploring one's environment promotes even more exploration and joy.

Question 16

Phonation concerns the flow of exhaled air over the larynx (throat).

Accepted Answer

Phonation is the process of creating sound vibrations in the throat by the flow of exhaled air over the larynx.

Question 17

An overreliance on signing may lead a baby to develop less vocabulary as he/she grows older.

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence to suggest that using sign language with a baby leads to a decrease in vocabulary as they grow older. In fact, some studies have shown that using sign language can actually enhance a baby's language development and communication skills. Sign language can also help babies with speech delays or hearing impairments to communicate more effectively. However, it is important to also expose babies to spoken language in order to develop a full range of language skills.

Question 18

Deprivation can affect infant brain function.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that deprivation, especially in the form of neglect or abandonment, can have long-term effects on brain function and development in infants.

Question 19

Whether infants reach developmental milestones early or are on the late side of normal has little predictive value concerning future proficiency or cognitive skills.

Accepted Answer

Developmental milestones in infancy have little correlation with future proficiency or cognitive skills.

Question 20

By the end of the first year an infant should be pointing at things he wants.

Accepted Answer

By the end of the first year, infants typically develop the ability to point at objects they want or find interesting. However, it is important to note that every child develops at their own pace, and some may acquire this skill earlier or later than others.

Quiz 1: Beginnings of Communication