Child Development Quiz

Which is an example of entry-level work in the field of child development?

• Becoming a child psychologist to enjoy helping children with problems

• Cleaning children’s teeth and teaching them good dental hygiene

• Specializing in helping children with their unique dietary needs

• Working as a nanny in Mrs. Jones’ home caring for her two children

Fetal alcohol syndrome may result in a child when:

• he/she has been exposed to alcohol while in the womb.

• he/she is exposed to X-rays or other sources of radiation.

• he/she receives a defective dominant gene from the father.

• he/she receives defective recessive genes from both parents.

An advantage of being a single parent is that there is only one authority figure in the family. Which means the same as this statement?

• The single parent can go to his/her family members for help.

• The single parent can make decisions without asking anyone else.

• The single parent has an instant family.

• The single parent needs a spouse to help with decision-making.

Which factor influences child care selection in the scenario where Natalie lives as a single mother on a limited budget and arranges for her mother to care for her twins after returning to work?

• Cost of child care

• Equipment and supplies

• Program activities

• Training of staff

Which is an example of a pregnant woman getting the appropriate amount of physical activity and exercise?

• Amy plays tag football with the guys on weekends.

• Brenda goes for long strenuous hikes in the mountains.

• Candy plays soccer most afternoons.

• Wanda does exercise to help strengthen the areas of her body related to the birth process.

Which is an advantage of home-based child care?

• May be managed by a person who is difficult to trust

• May be more difficult for children to feel comfortable

• May have less flexible hours

• May provide the child with more individual attention

An infant whose mother had X-rays during pregnancy was diagnosed with cancer. Which influence on development is this?

• Environment

• Growth

• Heredity

• Self-concept

Jan takes her son to child care where she does not have to pay a fee, her son receives medical services, and she obtains advice from social services workers about feeding and other parenting responsibilities. What type of child care is this?

• Family child care

• Head Start

• Montessori

• Preschool

John is struggling with his relationship and financial issues, which level of Maslow's Hierarchy does this situation most directly impact?

• Physiological Needs

• Safety Needs

• Love and Belonging Needs

• Esteem Needs

What is the primary implication of Maslow's Hierarchy as illustrated by John's behavior towards his family?

• Child development is influenced by parental fulfillment of needs

• Parenting skills are innate and not affected by personal issues

• Children's needs do not impact parental behavior

• Economic stability is crucial for effective parenting