CMN 571 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1-2 mths - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Holds head erect and lifts head .
Turns from side to back .
Regards faces and follows objects through visual field .
Drops toys .
Becomes alert in response to voice .
Activities related by parent :
Recognizes parents .
Engages in vocalizations .
Smiles spontaneously .
3-5 mt - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Grasps cube - first ulnar then later thumb opposition .
Reaches for and brings objects to mouth .
Makes " raspberry " sound .
Sits with support .
Activities related by parent :
Laughs .
Anticipates food on sight .
Turns from back to side .
6-8 mths - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Sits alone for a short period .
Reaches with 1 hand .
First scoops up a pellet ; then grasps it using thumb opposition .
Imitates " bye - bye . "
Passes object from hand to hand in midline .
Babbles .
Activities related by parent :
Rolls from back to stomach .
Is inhibited by the word no .
9-11 mths - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Stands alone .
Imitates pat - a - cake and peek - a - boo .
Uses thumb and index finger to pick up pellet .
Activities related by parent :
Walks by supporting self on furniture .
Follows 1 - step verbal commands , eg , " Come here , " " Give it to me . "
1 yr old - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Walks independently .
Says " mama " and " dada " with meaning .
,Can use a neat pincer grasp to pick up a pellet .
Releases cube into cup after demonstration .
Gives toys on request .
Tries to build a tower of 2 cubes .
Activities related by parent :
Points to desired objects .
Says 1 or 2 other words .
18 mths (1.5 yr) - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Builds tower of 3-4 cubes .
Throws ball .
Seats self in chair .
Dumps pellet from bottle .
Activities related by parent :
Walks up and down stairs with help .
Says 4-20 words .
Understands a 2 - step command .
Carries and hugs doll .
Feeds self .
24 mths (2 yr) - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Speaks short phrases , 2 words or more .
Kicks ball on request .
Builds tower of 6-7 cubes .
Points to named objects or pictures .
Jumps off floor with both feet .
Stands on either foot alone .
Uses pronouns .
Activities related by parent :
Verbalizes toilet needs .
Pulls on simple garment .
Turns pages of book singly .
Plays with domestic mimicry .
30 mths (2.5 yrs) - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Walks backward .
Begins to hop on 1 foot .
Uses prepositions .
Copies a crude circle .
Points to objects described by use .
Refers to self as I.
Holds crayon in fist .
Activities related by parent :
Helps put things away .
Carries on a conversation .
, 3 yrs old - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Holds crayon with fingers .
Builds tower of 9-10 cubes .
Imitates 3 - cube bridge .
Copies circle .
Gives first and last name .
Activities related by parent :
Rides tricycle using pedals .
Dresses with supervision .
3-4 yrs old - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Climbs stairs with alternating feet .
Begins to button and unbutton .
" What do you like to do that's fun ? " ( Answers using plurals , personal
pronouns , and verbs . )
Responds to command to place toy in , on , or under table .
Draws a circle when asked to draw a person .
Knows own sex . ( " Are you a boy or a girl ? " )
Gives full name .
Copies a circle already drawn . ( " Can you make one like this ? " )
Activities related by parent :
Feeds self at mealtime .
Takes off shoes and jacket .
4-5 years - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Runs and turns without losing balance .
May stand on 1 leg for at least 10 seconds .
Buttons clothes and laces shoes . ( Does not tie . )
Counts to 4 by rote . " Give me 2 sticks . " ( Able to do so from pile
of 4 tongue depressors . )
Draws a person . ( Head , 2 appendages , and possibly 2 eyes .
No torso yet . )
Knows the days of the week . ( " What day comes after Tuesday ? " )
Gives appropriate answers to : " What must you do if you are sleepy ?
Hungry ? Cold ? "
Copies + in imitation .
Activities related by parent :
Self - care at toilet . ( May need help with wiping . )
Plays outside for at least 30 minutes .
Dresses self except for tying .
Children develop motor
control in a
____________ direction - Answer -Cephalocaudal: head to toe
Cephalocaudal means head to toe. As such, the cephalocaudal principle refers to the
general pattern of development seen in the earliest years of postnatal development
1-2 mths - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Holds head erect and lifts head .
Turns from side to back .
Regards faces and follows objects through visual field .
Drops toys .
Becomes alert in response to voice .
Activities related by parent :
Recognizes parents .
Engages in vocalizations .
Smiles spontaneously .
3-5 mt - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Grasps cube - first ulnar then later thumb opposition .
Reaches for and brings objects to mouth .
Makes " raspberry " sound .
Sits with support .
Activities related by parent :
Laughs .
Anticipates food on sight .
Turns from back to side .
6-8 mths - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Sits alone for a short period .
Reaches with 1 hand .
First scoops up a pellet ; then grasps it using thumb opposition .
Imitates " bye - bye . "
Passes object from hand to hand in midline .
Babbles .
Activities related by parent :
Rolls from back to stomach .
Is inhibited by the word no .
9-11 mths - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Stands alone .
Imitates pat - a - cake and peek - a - boo .
Uses thumb and index finger to pick up pellet .
Activities related by parent :
Walks by supporting self on furniture .
Follows 1 - step verbal commands , eg , " Come here , " " Give it to me . "
1 yr old - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Walks independently .
Says " mama " and " dada " with meaning .
,Can use a neat pincer grasp to pick up a pellet .
Releases cube into cup after demonstration .
Gives toys on request .
Tries to build a tower of 2 cubes .
Activities related by parent :
Points to desired objects .
Says 1 or 2 other words .
18 mths (1.5 yr) - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Builds tower of 3-4 cubes .
Throws ball .
Seats self in chair .
Dumps pellet from bottle .
Activities related by parent :
Walks up and down stairs with help .
Says 4-20 words .
Understands a 2 - step command .
Carries and hugs doll .
Feeds self .
24 mths (2 yr) - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Speaks short phrases , 2 words or more .
Kicks ball on request .
Builds tower of 6-7 cubes .
Points to named objects or pictures .
Jumps off floor with both feet .
Stands on either foot alone .
Uses pronouns .
Activities related by parent :
Verbalizes toilet needs .
Pulls on simple garment .
Turns pages of book singly .
Plays with domestic mimicry .
30 mths (2.5 yrs) - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Walks backward .
Begins to hop on 1 foot .
Uses prepositions .
Copies a crude circle .
Points to objects described by use .
Refers to self as I.
Holds crayon in fist .
Activities related by parent :
Helps put things away .
Carries on a conversation .
, 3 yrs old - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Holds crayon with fingers .
Builds tower of 9-10 cubes .
Imitates 3 - cube bridge .
Copies circle .
Gives first and last name .
Activities related by parent :
Rides tricycle using pedals .
Dresses with supervision .
3-4 yrs old - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Climbs stairs with alternating feet .
Begins to button and unbutton .
" What do you like to do that's fun ? " ( Answers using plurals , personal
pronouns , and verbs . )
Responds to command to place toy in , on , or under table .
Draws a circle when asked to draw a person .
Knows own sex . ( " Are you a boy or a girl ? " )
Gives full name .
Copies a circle already drawn . ( " Can you make one like this ? " )
Activities related by parent :
Feeds self at mealtime .
Takes off shoes and jacket .
4-5 years - Answer -Activities to be observed :
Runs and turns without losing balance .
May stand on 1 leg for at least 10 seconds .
Buttons clothes and laces shoes . ( Does not tie . )
Counts to 4 by rote . " Give me 2 sticks . " ( Able to do so from pile
of 4 tongue depressors . )
Draws a person . ( Head , 2 appendages , and possibly 2 eyes .
No torso yet . )
Knows the days of the week . ( " What day comes after Tuesday ? " )
Gives appropriate answers to : " What must you do if you are sleepy ?
Hungry ? Cold ? "
Copies + in imitation .
Activities related by parent :
Self - care at toilet . ( May need help with wiping . )
Plays outside for at least 30 minutes .
Dresses self except for tying .
Children develop motor
control in a
____________ direction - Answer -Cephalocaudal: head to toe
Cephalocaudal means head to toe. As such, the cephalocaudal principle refers to the
general pattern of development seen in the earliest years of postnatal development
