Child Development Chapter 14 Review

Four-year-olds often form friendships with their playmates

• True

• False

Even when a child misbehaves, it is important to show that you love him.

• False

• True

Six-year-olds are typically more agreeable and easy-going than four- or five-year olds.

• True

• False

As a child grows older, she begins expressing anger by physical means, such as biting and hitting, rather than using words.

• True

• False

Because children tend to imitate adults, it is important that parents express their anger in appropriate ways.

• True

• False

What characteristic most clearly marks emotional development for a four- to six-year-old?

• defiance

• independance

• competitiveness

• cooperation

Which of these is not a common way that children respond to stress?

• having headaches

• having problems sleeping

• throwing temper tantrums

• cooperating with their parents

What condition is often characterized by an inability to pay attention?

• claustraphobia

• aggressive behavior

• seperation anxiety

• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Which of these is not an appropriate way for an adult to respond to a five-year-old's fears?

• listen carefully to the fear

• make fun of the fear

• help the child feel able to face the fear

• accept the child's feelings without judgement

How is a child likely to express sibling rivalry?

• by being cooperative

• by showing empathy

• by sharing toys

• by tattling