Question 1

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs must be met first for healthy infant development?

Accepted Answer

Physiological needs

Question 2

Which pattern of physical growth describes development from the head downward?

Accepted Answer

Cephalocaudal pattern

Question 3

What is the primary risk associated with shaking a baby, as seen in cases of Shaken Baby Syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Brain swelling and hemorrhaging

Question 4

Which process is critical for making neural communication more efficient during infancy?

Accepted Answer

Myelination

Question 5

What is the main function of REM sleep in infant brain development?

Accepted Answer

Facilitates the release of kinase, which is critical for neural plasticity

Question 6

Which of the following is a risk factor for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?

Accepted Answer

Side or stomach sleeping

Question 7

A 10-month-old infant is able to recognize her own name but cannot yet say it. This demonstrates which principle of language development?

Accepted Answer

Comprehension precedes production

Question 8

Which of the following caregiver practices is most likely to improve infant sleep quality?

Accepted Answer

Consistent bedtime routines and sensitive responses

Question 9

Which attachment style is most likely to develop when parents are sensitive and responsive to their infant's needs?

Accepted Answer

Secure attachment

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the 'goodness of fit' concept in temperament?

Accepted Answer

The match between a child's temperament and environmental demands

Question 11

An infant who is able to reach for a toy but cannot yet use a pincer grasp is demonstrating development of which type of motor skill?

Accepted Answer

Fine motor skill

Question 12

Which brain region is most associated with language production?

Accepted Answer

Broca's area

Question 13

A child who is not exposed to language during the critical period (birth to 6 years) is most likely to experience which outcome?

Accepted Answer

Permanent language deficits

Question 14

Which of the following is a primary/basic emotion present in infancy?

Accepted Answer

Joy

Question 15

Which sleep architecture characteristic is typical for infants from birth to 15 days?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 50% REM and 50% NREM sleep

Question 16

Which of the following is a recommended precaution to reduce the risk of SIDS?

Accepted Answer

Back sleeping

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the process of 'pruning' in brain development?

Accepted Answer

The elimination of unused neural connections

Question 18

A 7-month-old infant is able to localize sounds. This ability is important for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Survival and safety

Question 19

Which of the following is a benefit of breastfeeding for infants?

Accepted Answer

Improved cognitive development

Question 20

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of perceptual constancy in infancy?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that a toy is the same size regardless of its distance

Infancy: Developmental Psychology Study Notes

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