QUIZ: Growth and Development at 18-24 Months

1. At 18 months, a child should be expected to be able to jump. Otherwise, this signifies a delay in motor development.

• True
• False
• Depends on the child
• Not necessarily a delay

2. At 24 months, a child should have a vocabulary consisting of how many words?

• A. 10-15

• B. 15-30

• C. 30-60

• D. 50-100

3. Object permanence is firmly established at 18-24 months. Which of the following is an example of object permanence?

• A. The child becomes aware that heavy furniture cannot easily be moved by someone of his size and he would need the help of his parents to move it.

• B. The child realizes that screwing picture frames to the wall keeps them in the same place.

• C. The child knows that his favorite toy is inside the toy room where it is usually kept even though he cannot see the toy.

• D. All of the above.

4. Not being able to do basic addition using small numbers (e.g. 3+5 = 8) at 2 years old is often a sign of developmental delay.

• True
• False
• Can't say
• Depends on the child

5. Which of the following can you expect to see a child doing at the age of 18 months?

• A. Scribble in a circular pattern

• B. Use five-word sentences

• C. Walk independently

• D. Cook breakfast for mom and dad

6.  Which of the following ratios best describes the head circumference of a child when they are 24 months old to when they become an adult?

• 17:20

• 13:21

• 5:8

• 4:7

7. What is a typical language development milestone for a 20-month-old?

• A. Using single words

• B. Babbling

• C. Recognizing letters

• D. Forming complex sentences

8. What fine motor skill might a child develop around 2 years old?

• A. Writing in cursive

• B. Using scissors

• C. Typing on a keyboard

• D. Sewing intricate patterns

9. Tantrums are common during this developmental stage because of:

• Effective communication skills

• Overwhelming sense of calm

• Desire for solitary play

• Frustration from limited verbal expression

10. How many hours of sleep per day are recommended for a child aged 18 to 24 months?

• 4-6 hours

• 8-10 hours

• 12-14 hours

• 16-18 hour