Developmental Milestones: Quiz On Child Development Stages! Trivia

1. A mother brings son to hospital for a routine check up. You ask if the child is able to walk and mother states he hasn't yet walked. At what age group should a child start walking and at what age group should you be worried if the child doesnt walk?

9 months, 12 months

12 months, 18 months

15 months, 18 months

15 months, 2 years

6mnths: sits without support 9mnths: stands holding on or pulls to stand 12mnths: walks if held, may take a few steps 15mnths:broad based gait 18 months: SQUATS

Explanation

6mnths: sits without support 9mnths: stands holding on or pulls to stand 12mnths: walks if held, may take a few steps 15mnths:broad based gait 18 months: SQUATS

2. A 2 year old child is able to draw vertical line and copy it.

True

False

Fine motor skills: 15 month > To and Fro scribble 18 month > Circular scribble 2 years > Copies vertical lines 3 years > Copies circle 4 years > Copies cross 5 years > Copies triangle

Explanation

Fine motor skills: 15 month > To and Fro scribble 18 month > Circular scribble 2 years > Copies vertical lines 3 years > Copies circle 4 years > Copies cross 5 years > Copies triangle

3. You're medical student who attend a paediatrics OPD and notice an egositic doctor talking to a mother reassuring her that her son's right hand preference at the age of 9 months is of no significant issue.

True

False

Hand preference develops in 18 month old children. Hand preference before 12 months is abnormal and may indicate cerebral palsy

Explanation

Hand preference develops in 18 month old children. Hand preference before 12 months is abnormal and may indicate cerebral palsy

4. You see a child in mall trying to climb stairs, he struggles with one leg at each step, you think he is about 2 years old.

True

False

2 year olds can climb stairs using 2 legs at a step while 3- 4 year olds can use one leg at a time

Explanation

2 year olds can climb stairs using 2 legs at a step while 3- 4 year olds can use one leg at a time

5. A 7 month infant will be able to say dada and mama whenever and accurately recognizes when he/she sees them.

True

False

7 month infant may or may not mention these 2 words usually non-specifically. By 9 months they should consistently use these words appropriately if they've had the exposure.

Explanation

7 month infant may or may not mention these 2 words usually non-specifically. By 9 months they should consistently use these words appropriately if they've had the exposure.

6. Which of the following is NOT a typical developmental milestone for a 12-month-old infant?

Walking independently

Saying a few words, such as "mama" or "dada"

Reading simple sentences

Following simple instructions, such as "wave bye-bye"

Reading simple sentences is a complex cognitive skill that typically develops later in childhood. At 12 months, most infants are focused on mastering fundamental skills like walking, talking, and understanding simple instructions.

Explanation

Reading simple sentences is a complex cognitive skill that typically develops later in childhood. At 12 months, most infants are focused on mastering fundamental skills like walking, talking, and understanding simple instructions.

7. A mother brings her daughter to GP clinic for a standard check-up. As the GP you start assessing the infant's developmental milestone, she is able to lift her head to her body briefly. What age group is she?

6 weeks

3 months

6 months

9 months

An infant who is able to briefly lift her head to her body is demonstrating a developmental milestone typically achieved around 3 months of age. At this stage, most infants gain sufficient neck and upper body strength to lift their heads while lying on their stomachs, and they begin to have better control over head movements. This milestone is an early indicator of normal muscle development and motor control.

Explanation

An infant who is able to briefly lift her head to her body is demonstrating a developmental milestone typically achieved around 3 months of age. At this stage, most infants gain sufficient neck and upper body strength to lift their heads while lying on their stomachs, and they begin to have better control over head movements. This milestone is an early indicator of normal muscle development and motor control.

8. A 12 month old infant is able to align/stack 2 blocks vertically(up and down).

True

False

12 month bangs blocks together. 15 month infant can align 2 blocks together vertically. 2 year builds a tower of 2 to 6 blocks.

Explanation

12 month bangs blocks together. 15 month infant can align 2 blocks together vertically. 2 year builds a tower of 2 to 6 blocks.

9. At what age would the average child acquire the ability to build a tower of three blocks?

12 months

2 years

15 months

18 months

Bricks: 15 months Tower of 2 18 months Tower of 3 2 years Tower of 6 3 years Tower of 9

Explanation

Bricks: 15 months Tower of 2 18 months Tower of 3 2 years Tower of 6 3 years Tower of 9

10. What age group does an infant start getting Stranger Anxiety?

3 months

6 months

9 months

12 months

Stranger anxiety is a common developmental stage in infants where they exhibit fear or distress around unfamiliar people. It typically starts around 6 months of age, as infants become more aware of their surroundings and develop a stronger attachment to their primary caregivers. This anxiety can manifest as crying, clinging, or turning away from strangers. It is a normal part of development and usually subsides as infants gain more experience and social skills.

Explanation

Stranger anxiety is a common developmental stage in infants where they exhibit fear or distress around unfamiliar people. It typically starts around 6 months of age, as infants become more aware of their surroundings and develop a stronger attachment to their primary caregivers. This anxiety can manifest as crying, clinging, or turning away from strangers. It is a normal part of development and usually subsides as infants gain more experience and social skills.

11. A child approaches you saying " my teddy?", "gimme best" you roughly estimate his age to be

12 months

18 months

2 years

3 years

2-word sentences can be formed by 2 years old's. American Early Childhood Ed. Standards

Explanation

2-word sentences can be formed by 2 years old's. American Early Childhood Ed. Standards

12. What age group is an infant able to chew biscuit? what skill is chewing biscuit considered as?

3 months, fine motor skill

6 months, gross motor skill

9 months, social skill

6 months, fine motor skill

Around 6 months of age, infants typically develop the ability to chew and swallow soft foods, such as biscuits. This skill is considered a fine motor skill, as it involves the coordination of small muscles in the mouth and tongue to manipulate and break down food. It is also a significant milestone in an infant's development, as it allows them to transition to a wider variety of foods and textures beyond liquids and purees.

Explanation

Around 6 months of age, infants typically develop the ability to chew and swallow soft foods, such as biscuits. This skill is considered a fine motor skill, as it involves the coordination of small muscles in the mouth and tongue to manipulate and break down food. It is also a significant milestone in an infant's development, as it allows them to transition to a wider variety of foods and textures beyond liquids and purees.

13. A developmental milestone for a 6-month-old infant is the ability to _______ unsupported.

At around 6 months of age, most infants develop the core strength and balance to sit unsupported. This milestone is important for the development of motor skills, as it allows the infant to explore their environment and interact with objects in new ways.

Explanation

At around 6 months of age, most infants develop the core strength and balance to sit unsupported. This milestone is important for the development of motor skills, as it allows the infant to explore their environment and interact with objects in new ways.

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14. A 9 month child is able to point to a picture in book or poke objects, but likely to tear pages in a book instead of turning them.

True

False

9 month are able to point with index finger generally but aren't yet able to localize a picture in a book and turn pages usually 18 month children can.

Explanation

9 month are able to point with index finger generally but aren't yet able to localize a picture in a book and turn pages usually 18 month children can.

15. Gross motor of 3 year olds

Skips Walk on tip toes

Hops on one foot

Walk on tip toes

Throws a ball

Only lifts head and chest off floor

Peddles a Tricycle

1. Skips -- seen in 5 year olds 3. Walk on tip toes -- seen in 3 year olds 4. Throws a ball -- seen in 3 year olds 2. Hops -- seen in 4 year olds 5. Catches ball -- seen in 5 year olds 6. Pedals a tricycle -- seen in 3 year olds 7. Kicks a ball -- seen in 2 year olds

Explanation

1. Skips -- seen in 5 year olds 3. Walk on tip toes -- seen in 3 year olds 4. Throws a ball -- seen in 3 year olds 2. Hops -- seen in 4 year olds 5. Catches ball -- seen in 5 year olds 6. Pedals a tricycle -- seen in 3 year olds 7. Kicks a ball -- seen in 2 year olds

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16. What are fine motor skills of a 6 week infant?

Fixes eyes on movement and follows to 90 degrees

Plays with own hands

Grasp reflex

Turns to light

Plays with own hands is seen in 3month old babies according to RCSI.

Explanation

Plays with own hands is seen in 3month old babies according to RCSI.

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17. Hearing/Speech of a 12 month baby?

Distraction hearing tests

Can pronounce names

Obeys simple commands

Says a few words

Distraction hearing tests are seen in 9 months babies

Explanation

Distraction hearing tests are seen in 9 months babies

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18. Match following choices corresponding to their correct age group.

Palmar grasp

Early pincer grip ( uses 3 fingers)

Neat pincer grip ( 2 fingers)

Object held at midline

grasp reflex

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19. Match the following

Tripod sits

"Cruises" around furniture

When on stomach lifts upper chest up only

Walks carrying toy

Automatic stepping & walking "reflex"

Balances on 1 foot

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20. Fine motor skills of 9 month infant

Point with index finger

Late pincer grip

Looks for fallen objects

To and fro scribble

Sees small objects

Reaches for small objects

Early pincer(thumb and pointer 'pinch') grip

Late pincer grip seen in 12 months sees small objects, to and fro scribble, and a tower of 2 blocks is seen in 15 months

Explanation

Late pincer grip seen in 12 months sees small objects, to and fro scribble, and a tower of 2 blocks is seen in 15 months

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21. When a child drops an object he/she realizes it's [_____] and that it didn't disappear; at the age of_____.

At around 9 months of age, a child begins to develop object permanence, which is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight or not being interacted with. When a child drops an object and realizes that it didn't disappear, it indicates their emerging understanding of object permanence.

Explanation

At around 9 months of age, a child begins to develop object permanence, which is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight or not being interacted with. When a child drops an object and realizes that it didn't disappear, it indicates their emerging understanding of object permanence.

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22. At the age of _____ children who start to bottom-shuffle instead of crawl are demonstrating a _____].

At the age of 9 months, children who start to bottom-shuffle instead of crawl are demonstrating a family trait. This means that it is common for children in their family to bottom-shuffle instead of crawling at this age.

Explanation

At the age of 9 months, children who start to bottom-shuffle instead of crawl are demonstrating a family trait. This means that it is common for children in their family to bottom-shuffle instead of crawling at this age.

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23. Fine motor/Vision of a 15-month child

Points to a picture in book

Gives toy to parent

Sees small objects

Tower of 2 blocks

Hand preference

To and fro scribble

Points to a picture in book > 18 month Gives toy to parent > 12 month Hand preference > 18 month

Explanation

Points to a picture in book > 18 month Gives toy to parent > 12 month Hand preference > 18 month

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24. Mixed skills

Asks 'how' and 'when' questions

walks down stairs with 2 legs each step

Creeps downstairs

knows name

Walks up and down stairs holding on

counts to 10 or more

Understands "no"

12 month children respond when called by their name, but 3 year old's can pronounce full name.

Explanation

12 month children respond when called by their name, but 3 year old's can pronounce full name.

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25. 12 month babies can say a _____ words, however, 15 month babies can mention [_____] words and 18 month can list _____ words.

The given answer suggests that 12-month-old babies can say 1-3 words, 15-month-old babies can mention 4-6 words, and 18-month-old babies can list 10-25 words. This implies that as babies grow older, their language skills develop and they are able to say, mention, and list more words.

Explanation

The given answer suggests that 12-month-old babies can say 1-3 words, 15-month-old babies can mention 4-6 words, and 18-month-old babies can list 10-25 words. This implies that as babies grow older, their language skills develop and they are able to say, mention, and list more words.

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