How Do Pediatricians Accurately Determine Infants' Development Relative to Other

question 33

Multiple Choice

How do pediatricians accurately determine infants' development relative to other infants their age?

• A) Through standardized tests.
• B) Through parental report.
• C) By observing the infants.
• D) Through reports from child care providers, parents, and observations.

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Definitions:

Paul Broca

a 19th-century French physician and anatomist known for his research in the area of the brain responsible for producing language, now known as Broca's area.

Central Sulcus

A prominent landmark of the brain's surface, dividing the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.

Frontal Lobes

The regions of the brain located at the front, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the brain located behind the frontal lobes, important for processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.