Child Development and Social Skills Quiz

According to the article, what is a key part of child development?

• Learning mathematical skills

• Learning social skills

• Learning scientific facts

• Learning historical dates

What did researchers from Penn State and Duke University find about children with better social skills?

• They were more likely to have reduced stress levels

• They were more likely to be employed full-time by age 25

• They were more likely to experience relationship issues

• They were more likely to become dependent on public assistance

What can strong social skills in children lead to, according to the article?

• More success in adulthood

• Increased dependency on public assistance

• Higher levels of stress

• Weaker friendships

What is NOT listed as a benefit of good social skills in children?

• Better outcomes

• More success

• Stronger friendships

• Higher intelligence

What hormone's decrease is associated with learning new social skills in children?

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Cortisol

• Serotonin

According to a study published in Psychological Science, at what age may children show a desire to share with others when their resources are abundant?

• As young as age 2

• At age 3 1/2

• By age 7 or 8

• Between the ages of 3 and 6

What is a potential reason why children between the ages of 3 and 6 might be reluctant to share?

• They want to keep their resources for themselves

• They feel sharing is unfair

• It means they'll have less to enjoy

• They are more concerned with fairness

What do children often learn from cooperating with others?

• How to follow instructions

• How to take leadership positions

• That celebrating another person's success does not diminish their worth

• How to be competitive

Why is listening considered a critical component of healthy communication?

• It helps with taking notes

• It is necessary for academic advancement

• It depends on a child's ability to listen to what the teacher is saying

• It allows a child to show compassion and offer support to others

Why is it important for children to learn how to listen to others?

• To avoid getting in trouble for misbehavior.

• To master the use of digital devices.

• To develop skills necessary for personal and professional relationships.

• To improve their soccer skills.