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Table 3 Proportion of correct responses to 50% or more of questions in each developmental domain as well as all domains (N = 1443).

From: Gauging knowledge of developmental milestones among Albertan adults: a cross-sectional survey

 

Correct Answer

Correct Responses

50% or More Correct

Developmental Domain or Milestone

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n (%)

n (%)

Physical Development

-

-

(2+/4 correct) 909 (63.0)

   Reach for Objects

4-6 months

740 (51.3)

-

   Crawl

6-12 months

801 (55.5)

-

   Walk

12-18 months

673 (46.6)

-

   Dress Themselves

24-36 months

517 (35.8)

-

Cognitive Development

-

-

(2+/3 correct) 217 (15.0)

   Engage in Pretend Play

12-18 months

162 (11.2)

-

   Follow Simple Instructions

12-18 months

375 (26.0)

-

   Begin Counting

24-36 months

564 (39.1)

-

Social Development

-

-

(3+/5 correct) 101 (7.0)

   Parallel Play

18-24 months

164 (11.4)

-

   Share Toys

36-60 months

453 (31.4)

-

   Play Alone for 1 hour

36-60 months

382 (26.5)

-

   Have Best Friends

60-72 months

293 (20.3)

-

   Show Empathy

60-72 months

73 (5.1)

-

Emotional Development

-

 

(3+/5 correct) 24 (1.7)

   Differential Cries

4-6 months

321 (22.2)

-

   Bond with Caregiver

4-6 months

145 (10.0)

-

   Recognize Others' Emotions

6-12 months

198 (13.7)

-

   Exert Independence

12-18 months

194 (13.4)

-

   Advocate for Fairness

60-72 months

79 (5.5)

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All Knowledge Domains

-

-

(9+/17 correct) 23 (1.6)