Question 1

Babies may learn to wait for an adult response before they utter their next sound-making attempt.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Research has shown that babies may pause and wait for an adult response before making another sound, indicating that they are aware of turn-taking in communication.

Question 2

The reactions or feedback a baby receives from others shapes the infant's feelings about himself.

Accepted Answer

This is true as the social interactions and feedback that a baby receives from caregivers and other important people in their life helps shape their sense of self and emotional development. Positive and nurturing feedback can help promote positive self-esteem and emotional wellbeing while negative or inconsistent feedback can lead to insecurity and emotional distress.

Question 3

Researchers believe that baby sign language may promote communication skills.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that babies who learn sign language can communicate earlier and more effectively than those who do not. Baby sign language also helps to bridge the communication gap between babies and their parents, reducing frustration and promoting bonding.

Question 4

Speaking in a low,soothing voice may help an agitated infant attend and listen.

Accepted Answer

Infants respond well to soothing voices which can help calm them down and help them focus on listening.

Question 5

The appearance of reduplicated babbles like "ba ba ba" is typical during an infant's third month.

Accepted Answer

Reduplicated babbling, such as "ba ba ba," typically begins around the sixth month of life, not the third.

Question 6

By the age of six months,infants react to changes in their adult caregivers' tone of voice.

Accepted Answer

Infants show sensitivity to changes in tone of voice as early as six months old. This is partly due to their developing ability to distinguish different emotional tones in speech. Studies have shown that infants can differentiate between positive, neutral, and negative tones of voice at this age, and may respond to them with changes in facial expressions or attentiveness.

Question 7

An infant's emotional well being is usually not observable before its first birthday.

Accepted Answer

An infant's emotional well being is actually observable even before their first birthday. For example, infants may show emotional responses to their caregivers through facial expressions, vocalizations, and behaviors such as seeking proximity or turning away. These early emotional experiences can shape a child's sense of security and trust later in life.

Question 8

It is important that parents believe their babies may try to imitate parent actions or sounds as early as the second or third month of age.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that infants as young as 2-3 months old can imitate facial expressions and certain sounds made by their parents or other caregivers. This demonstrates the importance of early interaction and engagement with babies, as they begin to learn and develop language skills from a very young age.

Question 9

The text recommends that parents provide special,extraordinary experiences to their infants to promote advanced skills in very early infancy.

Accepted Answer

The text does not recommend providing special, extraordinary experiences to infants to promote advanced skills in very early infancy; it emphasizes the importance of responsive, nurturing care and engagement in everyday activities.

Question 10

Researchers have found that the best age at which to introduce a second language to a child,in terms of the brain's cognitive ability,is after his/her fifth birthday.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. Research has shown that the best age to introduce a second language to a child is before the age of five, during the critical period of language development. After this age, the brain's plasticity and ability to acquire language decreases.

Question 11

The human brain can be accurately described as a flexible,sensitive,and plastic part of the human central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The human brain is capable of adapting and changing in response to new experiences, making it flexible and plastic. It is also highly sensitive to stimuli, processing and interpreting information from the world around us. Therefore, the statement accurately describes the characteristics of the human brain.

Question 12

Mothers who know more about what abilities their infants possess at any given age are usually more skilled at providing interactions and activities that might promote growth.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Mothers who have knowledge of their infants' abilities at different stages of development are likely to offer more stimulating activities and interactions that can foster growth and development. This increases the likelihood of the child reaching their developmental milestones and achieving optimal outcomes.

Question 13

Allowing babies to explore their environment safely is a necessary condition of good care.

Accepted Answer

Allowing babies to safely explore their environment is important for their physical and cognitive development. It helps them learn about their surroundings, develop motor skills, and fosters independence. It is a necessary condition for good care.

Question 14

At birth,each infant's brain has an equal number of neurons and synapses.

Accepted Answer

At birth, an infant's brain has a large number of neurons, but the number of synapses (connections between neurons) increases significantly after birth as the infant interacts with their environment, leading to a much higher number of synapses than neurons over time.

Question 15

The text recommends that families obtain products and learn techniques that will speed their infant's brain development.

Accepted Answer

The text does not suggest that families should focus on speeding up their infant's brain development. Instead, it recommends practical strategies for promoting healthy brain development, such as providing a nurturing and stimulating environment, engaging in responsive interactions with the baby, and taking care of the baby's basic needs. The text emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting the baby's natural developmental milestones rather than trying to accelerate their progress.

Question 16

By age seven to twelve months,infants usually respond to their own name.

Accepted Answer

By this age, infants typically begin to recognize and respond to their own name as a distinct sound and will turn their head or look in the direction of the person calling them.

Question 17

Many mothers notice a definite fetal response to environmental sounds during the third trimester of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

It is true that many mothers notice a definite fetal response to environmental sounds during the third trimester of pregnancy. This is because by this stage, the fetus's auditory system has developed enough to detect and respond to various sounds, including their mother's voice, music, and other external noises. Some studies suggest that exposure to certain sounds and music during the third trimester may even have a positive effect on fetal development and wellbeing.

Question 18

Adults often use a "lyrical" or "musical" speech when interacting with babies.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Adults often use a high-pitched, singsong tone and repetitive phrasing when interacting with babies. This is known as "motherese" or "parentese," and research suggests it helps to capture and hold infants' attention while facilitating language development.

Question 19

Commercial infant videos are recommended for they enhance an infant's intellectual development.

Accepted Answer

Commercial infant videos have not been proven to enhance an infant's intellectual development. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of 2 should not have any screen time, including videos. Infants learn best from human interaction and hands-on experiences.

Question 20

It is believed that babies are able to hear maternal speech sounds before birth.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that fetuses are able to perceive and process speech sounds, including those of the mother, in the last trimester of pregnancy. This suggests that there is a pre-natal sensitivity to language and that babies may begin to learn language even before birth.

Quiz 1: Beginnings of Communication