Toddler Development Quiz

What age range typically defines the toddler stage?

• Birth to 1 year

• 1 to 3 years

• 3 to 5 years

• 5 to 7 years

Which term best describes a toddler's developing sense of independence?

• Autonomy

• Negativism

• Regression

• Ritualism

By age 2, a toddler's weight is typically how many times their birth weight?

• 2 times

• 3 times

• 4 times

• 5 times

Which of the following is NOT a fine or gross motor skill typically developed by toddlers?

• Throwing a ball

• Scribbling with a marker

• Reading simple words

• Running

What term describes a toddler's tendency to do the opposite of what is asked?

• Autonomy

• Negativism

• Regression

• Ritualism

Which stage of separation anxiety involves the child becoming quiet and withdrawn?

• Protest

• Despair

• Detachment

• Acceptance

At what age should a child typically have their first dental visit?

• 6 months

• 12 months

• 18 months

• 24 months

What type of play do toddlers typically engage in, where they play near others but not directly with them?

• Cooperative play

• Associative play

• Parallel play

• Solitary play

According to Erikson's theory, what developmental stage are toddlers in?

• Trust vs. Mistrust

• Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

• Initiative vs. Guilt

• Industry vs. Inferiority

Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach for dealing with temper tantrums?

• Staying calm

• Ignoring the behavior

• Reasoning with the toddler

• Providing consistent responses