Toddler Development Quiz

What type of words should be added to toddlers' sentences to enhance their language development?

• everyday words

• Short

• Descriptive

• Repetitive

The developmental stage in which toddlers strive for independence is known as ___________.

• Self-governance

• Autonomy

• Rebellion

• Free will

What is the term for children between the ages of one and three?

• Infants

• Preschoolers

• Toddlers

• Adolescents

Observing patterns, experimenting with objects, and testing different actions help toddlers develop an understanding of what concept?

• Logic

• Cause and effect

• Social norms

• Trial and error

Around 30 months of age, the most rapid growth occurs in which area of development?

• Motor skills

• Vocabulary

• Emotional regulation

• Hand-eye coordination

The strengthening of the trunk, arms, and leg muscles in early childhood is referred to as what type of development?

• Fine motor skills

• Gross motor skills

• Large-muscle development

• Coordination training

A child’s perception of their own worth, abilities, and influence over their environment contributes to their ___________.

• Self-esteem

• Confidence

• Intelligence

• Independence

The study of word order and sentence structure in language is called ___________.

• Phonetics

• Syntax

• Grammar

• Semantics

Compared to adults, toddlers' ___________ are more flexible and less prone to breaking.

• Ligaments

• Muscles

• Bones

• Joints

What term describes the smoothness and ease of body movements?

• Balance

• Dexterity

• Coordination

• Precision