Baby Smiles Provide Clues to Healthy Development - Science Nation

The video explores a study on child development led by Professor Daniel Messinger at the University of Miami, supported by the National Science Foundation. The research focuses on analyzing interactions between mothers and babies to understand early social rules and healthy development indicators. The study also examines babies at high risk for autism to enable early intervention. The research aims to enhance understanding of parent-child interactions and contribute to science.

What is the primary focus of Professor Daniel Messinger's research?

• Exploring the impact of music on infant growth

• Understanding healthy child development through mother-baby interactions

• Analyzing the nutritional needs of babies

• Studying the genetic makeup of infants

In the experiment, what do researchers aim to observe when the mother stops interacting with the baby?

• The baby's choice to re-engage or disengage

• The baby's sleep patterns

• The baby's reaction to loud noises

• The baby's preference for toys

Why is it significant for a baby to be comfortable looking away from the mother?

• It indicates a lack of interest in the mother

• It is a sign of healthy development

• It shows the baby is ready to sleep

• It means the baby is hungry

What is the benefit of identifying children at high risk for autism early?

• To conduct genetic testing

• To isolate them from other children

• To provide appropriate early intervention

• To enroll them in special schools

Which group of babies is considered at high risk for autism in the study?

• Babies with a family history of allergies

• Babies with a sibling already diagnosed with autism

• Babies born prematurely

• Babies with low birth weight