The nurse observes an infant interacting with his parents. Which of the following are normal social behavioral developments for this age group? Select all answers that apply
A) Around 5 months the infant may develop stranger anxiety.
B) Around 2 months the infant exhibits a first real smile.
C) Around 3 months the infant smiles widely and gurgles when interacting with the caregiver.
D) Around 3 months the infant will mimic the parent's facial movements, such as sticking out the tongue.
E) Around 3 to 6 months of age the infant may enjoy socially interactive games such as patty-cake and peek-a-boo.
F) Separation anxiety may also start in the last few months of infancy.
B, C, D, F
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The infant exhibits a first real smile at age 2 months. By about 3 months of age the infant will start an interaction with a caregiver by smiling widely and possibly gurgling. The 3- to 4-month-old will also mimic the parent's facial movements, such as widening the eyes and sticking out the tongue. Separation anxiety may also start in the last few months of infancy. Around the age of 8 months the infant may develop stranger anxiety. At 6 to 8 months of age the infant may enjoy socially interactive games such as patty-cake and peek-a-boo.
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