Uuu Flashcards
(21 cards)
At what age can infants turn their heads toward sound sources?
Around 3-6 months.
This demonstrates early auditory discrimination.
What is phonemic awareness?
The ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in words.
This skill is essential for reading and writing development.
At what age do most children say their first words?
Around 1 year old.
At this stage, they begin to associate sounds with meanings.
What cognitive skill improves in children between 3-4 years regarding language?
Children become proficient in understanding and using language.
They start recognizing and processing more complex auditory information.
What is auditory discrimination?
The ability to distinguish between similar sounds, such as different consonants or vowels.
This skill is crucial for speech development.
What ability do children develop at age 7 regarding sound localization?
Children can localize sounds with greater precision.
This skill is beneficial for understanding various sounds.
What is the primary sense that children rely on for early learning?
Vision
True or False: Babies are born with fully developed vision.
False
At what age do infants typically begin to recognize familiar faces?
Around 2 to 3 months
Fill in the blank: The ability to hear high-frequency sounds develops ______ in infants.
earlier
What is the average distance at which newborns can see clearly?
8 to 12 inches
Multiple Choice: Which visual ability develops last in children? A) Color perception B) Depth perception C) Motion detection D) Facial recognition
B) Depth perception
What is the term for the ability to perceive sound direction and distance?
Sound localization
True or False: Children can distinguish between different sounds before they can speak.
True
At what age do children typically develop the ability to see in three dimensions?
Around 6 to 8 months
What is the main reason children are more sensitive to certain sounds?
Their auditory system is still developing
Multiple Choice: Which factor does NOT influence a child’s visual development? A) Nutrition B) Exposure to light C) Genetic makeup D) Age of first spoken word
D) Age of first spoken word
Fill in the blank: The ability to hear soft sounds is typically present by ______ months of age.
3
What is the primary reason infants are attracted to high-contrast images?
Their visual acuity is low
True or False: Children’s vision improves steadily until they reach adulthood.
True
What role does experience play in the development of a child’s sound perception?
Experience enhances sound discrimination and localization abilities.
