Child Development I – Chapter 1 Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is not a reason for studying child development? To understand yourself better, To predict exactly how a child will turn out, To gain skills for child-related careers, To recognize typical growth patterns

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To predict exactly how a child will turn out

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The study of child development focuses on:

Back

Only early childhood

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Which is an example of physical development? Options: Learning to read, Growing taller, Making friends, Showing empathy

Back

Growing taller

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Which is an example of cognitive development? Options: Walking, Learning to solve a puzzle, Showing jealousy, Growing hair

Back

Learning to solve a puzzle

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Which is an example of social-emotional development? Options: Sharing toys with a sibling, Counting numbers, Balancing on one foot, Learning to tie shoes

Back

Sharing toys with a sibling

Front

Which stage of development is where infants gain control of their head?

Back

Physical

Front

Which of the following is an example of direct observation?
Options:
Reading a parent survey,
Watching a child during playtime,
Reviewing test results,
Reading teacher reports

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Watching a child during playtime

Front

A good observer should:

Back

Be objective and detailed

Front

Which is a career that requires knowledge of child development? Options: Pediatric nurse, Accountant, Architect, Chemist

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Pediatric nurse

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Development occurs at the same rate for all children.

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False