UNH child development exam 2
Questions with Verified Answers
rooting reflex - ANSWERSa baby's tendency, when touched on the cheek, to turn
toward the touch, open the mouth, and search for the nipple
Moro reflex - ANSWERSthe back arches and the legs and arms are flung out and then
brought back toward the chest with the arms in a hugging motion
grasping reflex - ANSWERSgrasping objects that touch the palm they use 4 fingers
only, the thumbs are not included
stepping reflex - ANSWERStaking steps while held under the arms and leaned forward
so the feet press the ground
visual accommodation - ANSWERSautomatic adjustments of the lenses to focus on
objects
convergance - ANSWERSinward movement of the eyes to focus on an object that is
drawing nearer
hearing - ANSWERSfetus respond to sound months before they are born.
smell - ANSWERSneonates can discriminate distinct orders, such as those of onions
and licorice
taste - ANSWERSthey are sensitive to different tastes
sweet solutions - ANSWERShave a calming effect on neonates
touch - ANSWERSextremely important for learning and communication
classical conditioning of neonates - ANSWERSinvoluntary responses are conditioned to
new stimuli
sleep patterns in infants - ANSWERSThey are inconsistent and change as a child ages.
Women suffering from major depression with perinatal onset as well as women suffering
from postpartum anxiety may show - ANSWERSobsessive concern for the well-being of
their babies.
what stimulates the production of milk in women - ANSWERSprolactin
Questions with Verified Answers
rooting reflex - ANSWERSa baby's tendency, when touched on the cheek, to turn
toward the touch, open the mouth, and search for the nipple
Moro reflex - ANSWERSthe back arches and the legs and arms are flung out and then
brought back toward the chest with the arms in a hugging motion
grasping reflex - ANSWERSgrasping objects that touch the palm they use 4 fingers
only, the thumbs are not included
stepping reflex - ANSWERStaking steps while held under the arms and leaned forward
so the feet press the ground
visual accommodation - ANSWERSautomatic adjustments of the lenses to focus on
objects
convergance - ANSWERSinward movement of the eyes to focus on an object that is
drawing nearer
hearing - ANSWERSfetus respond to sound months before they are born.
smell - ANSWERSneonates can discriminate distinct orders, such as those of onions
and licorice
taste - ANSWERSthey are sensitive to different tastes
sweet solutions - ANSWERShave a calming effect on neonates
touch - ANSWERSextremely important for learning and communication
classical conditioning of neonates - ANSWERSinvoluntary responses are conditioned to
new stimuli
sleep patterns in infants - ANSWERSThey are inconsistent and change as a child ages.
Women suffering from major depression with perinatal onset as well as women suffering
from postpartum anxiety may show - ANSWERSobsessive concern for the well-being of
their babies.
what stimulates the production of milk in women - ANSWERSprolactin
