Child Development 1 Exam Review

By studying children, you can have a better understanding of why they feel, think, and act the way they do.

• True

• False

Being a parent requires having reasonable expectations based on the age of the child.

• True

• False

The only method of birth control that is 100 percent effective is abstinence.

• True

• False

It is a good idea to fill a baby's crib with blankets, stuffed animals, and pillows so that he will be comfortable.

• True

• False

The more a baby is touched, the greater the number of pathways that will develop in the baby's brain.

• True

• False

Having an imaginary friend can help a three-year-old work through his negative feelings.

• True

• False

Being in a stimulating environment helps children to learn.

• True

• False

What vitamin is the most vital to normal spinal development in a fetus?

• vitamin A

• vitamin C

• vitamin D

• folic acid

Why should a baby be placed face up when put down to sleep?

• to help strengthen its neck muscles

• to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome

• to make it easier for the caregiver to keep an eye on the baby

• to allow the baby to see what is going on

Which of these is an example of a technique babies may use to self-comfort?

• cuddling with a parent

• sucking a thumb

• playing with an older brother

• crying uncontrollably