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1.
Which of the following statements is false in regards to how babies grow?
A)Babies double their weight by 5 months.
B)A baby's brain is 70% of its adult weight by 12 months.
C)Babies double their height by 12 months.
D)Babies begin teething at 3 - 4 months of age.
2.
Brain growth:
A)occurs consistently across all of its parts.
B)is completed by early childhood.
C)is not dependent on nutritional intake.
D)occurs in spurts.
3.
The _____ is a tough band of tissue that joins the two hemispheres in the brain.
A)cerebrum
B)corpus callosum
C)cerebellum
D)cortex
4.
The pruning of excess nerve cells as the brain develops is called:
A)integration.
B)differentiation.
C)mitosis.
D)cell death.
5.
The grasping reflex is an example of a:
A)postural reflex.
B)locomotor reflex.
C)protective reflex.
D)primitive reflex.
6.
During a baby's first months of life, which sense is the most mature?
A)smell
B)sight
C)touch
D)hearing
7.
Jumping in place is an example of a:
A)skill achieved by most children by 18 months of age.
B)milestone of motor development
C)skill performed earlier by boys than girls.
D)fine motor skill.
8.
Putting babies in mobile walkers:
A)encourages the safe exploration of their environment.
B)helps them avoid the "drop" in a visual cliff situation.
C)delays motor skill development.
D)helps them to learn to sit earlier than those babies who are not put into walkers.
9.
Which of the following statements is false in regards to Sudden Infant Death?
A)SIDS babies may have defects in chemical receptors in the brain stem.
B)The use of pacifiers may increase the risk of SIDS.
C)Sleeping in an adult bed may increase the risk of SIDS.
D)SIDS babies may breathe in too much stale air that is trapped under their blankets.
10.
Which of the following statements is false in regards to Shaken Baby Syndrome?
A)The mother is the usual perpetrator.
B)The baby is usually between 6 weeks and 4 months old.
C)The baby may be lethargic or in a coma.
D)The baby often has no visible signs of injury.





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