1. The period from birth to age 2 is called _________________.

• infancy

• adolescence

• childhood

• adulthood

2. ________________ is the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver.

• Attachment

• Assimilation

• Imprinting

• Habituation

According to Piaget, the stage from birth to 2 years is called the ________________ stage.

• sensorimotor

• preoperational

• concrete operational

• formal operational

A child’s ability to understand that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen is called _________________.

• object permanence

• conservation

• egocentrism

• centration

5. By the age of 2, most children can speak about ________________ words.

• 50

• 10

• 200

• 500

Attachment is important for infants and young children because:

• it provides emotional security and supports healthy development.

• it prevents them from ever feeling sad.

• it guarantees they will never misbehave.

• it ensures they will always be independent.

Two major physical milestones that happen in infancy are:

• Crawling and walking

• Talking and reading

• Driving and swimming

• Writing and drawing

A caregiver influences a child’s social and emotional development by:

• providing emotional support and modeling social behaviors

• ignoring the child's needs

• discouraging social interaction

• focusing only on academic skills

Changing and revising existing schema in face of new experiences or new information.

• Crystallized intelligence

• Fluid intelligence

• Assimilation

• Accommodation

What is the primary focus of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development in early childhood?

• The importance of genetic inheritance

• The role of social interaction

• The stages of cognitive development

• The impact of emotional stability