Ch 3

Question 1

Alert

Answer 1

Attentive or scanning, infants eyes are open, bright and shining

Question 2

Nonalert waking

Answer 2

Eyes are usually open, but dull and and unfocused. Varied, but typically high motor activity.

Question 3

Fuss

Answer 3

Fussing is continuous or intermittent at low levels

Question 4

Cry

Answer 4

Intense vocalizations occurring singly or in succession.

Question 5

Drowsy

Answer 5

Infants eyes are heavy lidded, but opening and closing slowly. Low level of motor activity.

Question 6

Daze

Answer 6

Open, but glassy and immobile eyes. State occurs between episodes of Alert and Drowse. Low level of activity.

Question 7

Sleep-wake transition

Answer 7

Behaviors of both wakefulness and sleep are evident. Generalized motor activity; eyes may be closed, or they open and close rapidly. State occurs when baby is awakening.

Question 8

Active sleep

Answer 8

Eyes closed; uneven respiration; intermittent rapid eye movement. Other behaviors: smiles, frowns, grimaces, mouthing.

Question 9

Quiet sleep

Answer 9

Eyes are closed and respiration is slow and regular. Motor activity limited to occasional startles, sigh-sobs, or rhythmic breathing.