Child Development Fall 2023 Final

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

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Follc Acid
• Vitamin A

Which of these minerals is most important for the fetus to develop a healthy blood supply?

• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Iron
• Phosphorous

Why is it important to understand typical behaviors of children?

• To respond to children appropriately.
• To help correct poor behavior.
• To change behavior you do not like.
• To find out if you enjoy children.

Sam was not very good at kickball. He was smaller than other children his age and not as strong. When he failed to kick the ball, he often lost interest and left the game. He preferred to sit quietly with a book instead of playing outside. Soon, his reading skills surpassed those of the other children in his class. This demonstrates that development . . .

• proceeds at an individual rate.
• builds on earlier learning.
• is similar for everyone.
• continues throughout life.

Luke is helping his younger brother Drew learn the alphabet. Drew seems to be catching on very quickly. Yesterday, he called out some of the letters on a store sign as he and Luke walked down the street. Luke knows that soon Drew will be able to point out a few simple words and not long after tat he will be reading sentences. This demonstrates that . . .

• development builds on earlier learning.
• development is similar for everyone.
• different areas of development are interrelated.
• none of the above.

Which of the following can be a benefit of observing children? (Check 3 answers)

• Can help you identify children with disabilities.
• Can help you see how children respond to guidance.
• Can help you explain to parents how to best interact with their child.
• Can help you tailor activities to a child's needs.

Sam was angry because Joe would not play with him. This is an example of a(n) ______ observation.

• Subjective
• Objective
• Informal
• Formal

Why is learning about child development important for effective caregiving?

• So you will always know what to do.
• So you can have reasonable expectations.
• Everyone will be a parent someday - so it is best to be prepared.
• All of the above.

Which of the following are POOR reasons to have a child? (Check 3.)

• My parents have wanted grandchildren for a long time.
• I'm so bored with life - a baby would make me happy.
• I want the opportunity to guide a child's life - to work and help shape a child's character.
• Having children can enrich an already strong relationship.
• All of my friends already have children.