HGD CH 6 TEST

Which of the following is true about the nutritional needs of toddlers?

• Which of the following is true about the nutritional needs of toddlers?
• Toddlers typically need to drink 2 cups of whole milk each day.
• The toddler’s taste buds are less sensitive than an adult’s taste buds.
• Long periods between meals sustain toddlers as their energy needs are low.

Toddlers often need ____ hours of sleep each day.

• 10 to 15
• 8 to 10
• 15 to 18
• 6 to 12

According to Piaget’s theory, toddlers are in the ____ stage.

• autonomy versus shame and doubt
• formal operational
• operant conditioning
• sensorimotor

Miriam says “bo bo” when she wants her bottle. She also says “bo bo” when she sees a bird or wants to play with a ball. Miriam is using ____ to convey her wants.

• a mnemonic device
• a repetitive sequence
• holophrase
• telegraphic speech

Jacob says “Mommy, go!” which means “I want to go with you!” This is an example of ____.

• a pneumonic device
• a repetitive sequence
• a holophrase
• telegraphic speech

Which of the following is the most developmentally appropriate guidance technique a caregiver can use to avoid causing frustration in a toddler?

• Give consistent responses to the toddler.
• Ignore the toddler’s feelings.
• Give only one option so the toddler does not have to make a choice.
• Have a rational discussion with the toddler.