Research on the stability of temperament in infants and young children typically finds that ____.
Temperament is moderately stable in these years
A baby lying calmly with its eyes open and focused is in a state of ___.
Alert inactivity
During the preschool years, children's self-concepts emphasize ____, physical characteristics, preferences, and competencies.
Possessions
When 4-month-olds tumble from a sitting position, they usually try to keep their head upright. This happens even when they are blindfolded, which means that the important cues to balance come from ___.
The inner ear
Apparently children are first self-aware at age 2 because this is when they first recognize themselves in a mirror and in photographs and when they first use ___.
Personal pronouns such as “I” and “me”
A good example of brain plasticity is that, although children with brain damage often have impaired cognitive processes, ____.
They often regain their earlier skills over time
The term ___ refers to the fact that images of an object in the left and right eyes differ for nearby objects.
Retinal disparity
The campaign to reduce SIDS emphasizes that infants should _____.
Sleep on their backs
The ____ is based on five vital functions & provides a quick indication of the newborn's physical health
Apgar score
Skills important in learning to walk include maintaining upright posture and balance, stepping, and ____.
