Question 1

Which statement concerning co-sleeping is accurate?
A) It is most effective in cultures that value child self-reliance.
B) It can facilitate breastfeeding.
C) It seems to negatively affect child-parent bonding.
D) It is done exclusively with mom.

Accepted Answer

Co-sleeping can facilitate breastfeeding by making it easier for mothers to feed their babies during the night without having to get up, which can also promote more restful sleep for both mother and child.

Question 2

Two-month-old Chucky does not exhibit the Moro reflex. What kind of problem will he most likely exhibit?
A) He will be less able to grasp objects.
B) He will be less able to eat.
C) He will be less able to cling to his mother.
D) His eyes will not be well protected.

Accepted Answer

The Moro reflex is a startle reflex that helps infants cling to their mothers. Absence of this reflex may indicate issues with the infant's ability to cling.

Question 3

Two-month-old Mulan is lying quietly with her eyes wide open and appears very interested in a toy dangling in front of her face. Mulan is exhibiting
A) alert inactivity.
B) crying.
C) waking activity.
D) nonREM sleep.

Accepted Answer

Alert inactivity is characterized by calmness with open eyes and interest in the surroundings, matching Mulan's behavior.

Question 4

Dr. Gribble has completed an Apgar assessment of newborn baby boy Noah.  Noah's father is informed by Dr. Gribble that the Apgar assessment score is a 7. As a person who understands the scoring system, he would most likely
A) panic, as this may indicate that his son is in a life-threatening state and needs immediate medical attention.
B) be somewhat concerned, as this score would indicate at least some minor distress.
C) be very happy, as a 7 indicates a baby in good physical condition.
D) be confused, as Apgar scores must fall between -1.0 and +1.0.

Accepted Answer

A score of 7 on the Apgar assessment indicates that the baby is in good physical condition, with only minor adjustments needed, if any.

Question 5

Cody slips his little finger into the hand of his newborn infant, who immediately grasps onto it. The infant is exhibiting the ____ reflex.
A) Moro
B) stepping
C) rooting
D) Palmar

Accepted Answer

The Palmar reflex is demonstrated when an infant automatically grasps an object placed in their hand, such as a finger.

Question 6

Five-day-old Max has his eyes closed and a breathing pattern that alternates between regularity and irregularity. This indicates that he is currently in the ____ newborn state.
A) alert inactivity
B) waking activity
C) crying
D) sleeping

Accepted Answer

The description of Max having his eyes closed and exhibiting a breathing pattern that alternates between regularity and irregularity is indicative of the sleeping state in newborns.

Question 7

In order to assess newborn June with the NBAS, Dr. Lee is determining how long she stays awake. Which system is Dr. Lee assessing?
A) Social
B) State
C) Motor
D) Autonomic

Accepted Answer

The NBAS (Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale) assesses various aspects of a newborn's behavior, including their ability to regulate states of consciousness such as being awake, asleep, or drowsy. The "State" system specifically refers to these states of consciousness, so when Dr. Lee is determining how long June stays awake, she is assessing the "State" system.

Question 8

A friend hears that you are in a developmental psychology course and asks you how long his newborn daughter is supposed to sleep. Being a very bright student, you would give the correct answer of
A) "8-10 hours a day."
B) "16-18 hours a day."
C) "12-14 hours a day."
D) "20-22 hours a day."

Accepted Answer

Newborns typically require about 16-18 hours of sleep per day, as their bodies and brains are developing rapidly and need significant rest.

Question 9

Who is at greatest risk of falling victim to sudden infant death syndrome?
A) Someone who is 3 months old
B) Someone who is 9 months old
C) Someone who is 2 years old
D) Someone who is 5 years old

Accepted Answer

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) most commonly affects infants between 1 and 4 months of age, with the risk significantly decreasing after the infant reaches 6 months. Therefore, a 3-month-old is at the greatest risk.

Question 10

Winchester notices that every time he touches his newborn son's cheek, the infant turns his head and tries to suck. This behavior demonstrates the ____ reflex.
A) withdrawal
B) Moro
C) rooting
D) Babinski

Accepted Answer

The rooting reflex is a natural instinct in newborns, where they turn their head and try to suck when their cheek is touched, aiding in breastfeeding.

Question 11

Experts define a mad cry as a
A) less intense version of a pain cry.
B) more intense version of a pain cry.
C) less intense version of a basic cry.
D) more intense version of a basic cry.

Accepted Answer

A mad cry is considered a more intense version of a basic cry, indicating a higher level of distress or frustration.

Question 12

Pain cries can usually be differentiated from basic or mad cries by their
A) intensity.
B) sudden onset.
C) time of occurrence.
D) relationship to REM.

Accepted Answer

Pain cries are typically characterized by a sudden onset, distinguishing them from other types of cries.

Question 13

Benji is a 4-year-old who has a very difficult time falling asleep at night. According to the textbook, what is the best remedy for this problem?
A) Make sure that Benji eats something soothing before going to bed.
B) Keep Benji up later to make sure he's tired before going to bed.
C) Engage Benji in rigorous exercise immediately before bedtime to make sure he's tired before going to bed.
D) Develop a regular bedtime routine.

Accepted Answer

Developing a regular bedtime routine is widely recommended as the best approach to help children fall asleep. It helps establish a sense of predictability and security, making it easier for them to transition to sleep.

Question 14

If you were going to check for the Babinski reflex in a newborn, which part of the newborn's body would you be observing?
A) Eyes
B) Arms
C) Mouth
D) Toes

Accepted Answer

The Babinski reflex is observed in the toes. When the sole of the foot is stroked, a newborn's big toe bends back toward the top of the foot and the other toes fan out. This is a normal reflex up to about 2 years of age.

Question 15

Three-week-old Lux is in a sleep state characterized by arm movements and grimaces. This would suggest that Lux is in ____ sleep.
A) rapid-eye-movement (REM)
B) regular
C) nonREM
D) alert inactivity

Accepted Answer

Rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep in infants is characterized by irregularities such as arm movements and facial grimacing, distinguishing it from nonREM sleep, which is more peaceful and still.

Question 16

Amanda's baby is awake and squirming around, oblivious to anything happening around her. Amanda's baby is most likely in the ____ state.
A) alert inactivity
B) crying
C) waking activity
D) REM

Accepted Answer

The description of Amanda's baby being awake and squirming around, yet oblivious to surroundings, best fits the "waking activity" state, which is characterized by open eyes and physical movement but not focused attention.

Question 17

Newborn crying typically involves
A) agitation and coordinated movements.
B) calm and coordinated movement.
C) agitation and uncoordinated movements.
D) calm and uncoordinated movement.

Accepted Answer

Newborn crying is often accompanied by agitation and uncoordinated movements as they are still developing motor control.

Question 18

Lucia swaddles her baby in a blanket.. Luciaa is probably trying to
A) stimulate the intellectual skills of her baby.
B) prevent alert inactivity.
C) prevent waking activity.
D) get her baby to stop crying.

Accepted Answer

Swaddling a baby is a practice used to help soothe and calm infants, which can help them stop crying. It mimics the snugness of the womb, providing a sense of security that can quiet a baby's distress.

Question 19

What differentiates a basic cry from a mad cry?
A) Mad cries are more intense.
B) Basic cries are more intense.
C) Mad cries have a more sudden onset.
D) Basic cries have a more sudden onset.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What differentiates a basic cry from a...

Question 20

A ____ is best described as any unlearned response triggered by a specific form of stimulation.
A) reflex
B) thought
C) theory of mind
D) memory

Accepted Answer

A reflex is an automatic, unlearned response to a specific stimulus. For example, the knee-jerk reaction is a reflex action.

Quiz 3: Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

Which statement concerning co-sleeping is accurate?

Two-month-old Chucky does not exhibit the Moro reflex. What kind of problem will he most likely exhibit?

Two-month-old Mulan is lying quietly with her eyes wide open and appears very interested in a toy dangling in front of her face. Mulan is exhibiting

Dr. Gribble has completed an Apgar assessment of newborn baby boy Noah. Noah's father is informed by Dr. Gribble that the Apgar assessment score is a 7. As a person who understands the scoring system, he would most likely

Cody slips his little finger into the hand of his newborn infant, who immediately grasps onto it. The infant is exhibiting the ____ reflex.

Five-day-old Max has his eyes closed and a breathing pattern that alternates between regularity and irregularity. This indicates that he is currently in the ____ newborn state.

In order to assess newborn June with the NBAS, Dr. Lee is determining how long she stays awake. Which system is Dr. Lee assessing?

A friend hears that you are in a developmental psychology course and asks you how long his newborn daughter is supposed to sleep. Being a very bright student, you would give the correct answer of

Who is at greatest risk of falling victim to sudden infant death syndrome?

Winchester notices that every time he touches his newborn son's cheek, the infant turns his head and tries to suck. This behavior demonstrates the ____ reflex.

Experts define a mad cry as a

Pain cries can usually be differentiated from basic or mad cries by their

Benji is a 4-year-old who has a very difficult time falling asleep at night. According to the textbook, what is the best remedy for this problem?

If you were going to check for the Babinski reflex in a newborn, which part of the newborn's body would you be observing?

Three-week-old Lux is in a sleep state characterized by arm movements and grimaces. This would suggest that Lux is in ____ sleep.

Amanda's baby is awake and squirming around, oblivious to anything happening around her. Amanda's baby is most likely in the ____ state.

Newborn crying typically involves

Lucia swaddles her baby in a blanket.. Luciaa is probably trying to

What differentiates a basic cry from a mad cry?

A ____ is best described as any unlearned response triggered by a specific form of stimulation.