Introduction to Child Development

What is an example of physical development in infants?

• Tummy time

• Sitting up

• Crawling backwards

• Walking

At what age do children typically start to develop object permanence?

• 4 months

• 8 months

• 12 months

• 6 months

What is parallel play in terms of social development?

• Parallel play is when children play competitively against each other.

• Parallel play is when children play alongside each other without interacting.

• Parallel play is when children play alone without any toys.

• Parallel play is when children play together in a group.

How can parents support emotional development in children?

• By actively listening, validating emotions, providing a safe environment, teaching coping mechanisms, and being a positive role model.

• By ignoring their emotions and focusing on discipline only

• By exposing them to stressful and unsafe environments

• By constantly criticizing and belittling their feelings

What is the difference between expressive and receptive language development?

• Expressive language development is focused on reading, while receptive language development is focused on writing.

• Expressive language development is passive, while receptive language development is active.

• Expressive language development involves only listening, while receptive language development involves only speaking.

• Expressive language development involves output (speaking or writing), while receptive language development involves input (listening or reading).

What are some milestones in cognitive development during the preschool years?

• Competing in professional chess tournaments

• Developing symbolic play, understanding cause and effect relationships, improving memory and attention span, acquiring basic problem-solving skills, beginning to grasp concepts like time and numbers

• Mastering advanced calculus

• Becoming fluent in a second language

How does social development change during adolescence?

• Social development changes during adolescence as individuals seek more independence, form deeper relationships with peers, develop a stronger sense of identity, and begin to understand social norms and roles more deeply.

• Adolescents become less interested in forming relationships with peers

• Adolescents lose their sense of identity

• Social development remains stagnant during adolescence

What role does attachment play in emotional development?

• Attachment provides a foundation for emotional security and influences how individuals perceive and interact with others.

• Attachment has no impact on emotional development

• Attachment is only relevant in physical development

• Attachment leads to emotional instability

What is the significance of babbling in language development?

• Babbling has no impact on language development

• Babbling allows infants to practice sounds and syllables of their native language, improving speech production and comprehension skills.

• Babbling only occurs in infants with speech disorders

• Babbling is a sign of cognitive delay in infants

How can caregivers promote physical development in infants?

• By limiting the time spent on physical activities

• By exposing infants to loud noises and bright lights

• By engaging in activities that encourage tummy time, providing opportunities for reaching and grasping objects, offering toys that stimulate sensory exploration, and ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for the infant to move and explore.

• By encouraging sedentary behavior and minimal movement