WorksheetsChild Development Unit 4 Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
If a child can use her hands and fingers skillfully, she is exhibiting dexterity.
True
False
When sweet liquids such as milk and juices remain in a baby's mouth too long, they can damage the baby's teeth?
True
False
When a toddler walks, he is exhibiting a fine motor skill.
True
False
A child should make his first trip to the dentist when he begins to get his permanent teeth.
True
False
Another word for night terror is nightmares.
True
False
What term is used to describe toys and activities that are suitable for a child at a specific age?
developmentally appropriate
sensory integrated
gross motor skills
hand-eye coordination
What skill improves in toddlers that allows them to pick up small objects using their thumb and forefinger?
eye sight
sensory integration
gross motor skills
hand eye coordination
Which of these can cause tooth decay?
sticky candy
heredity
putting baby to bed with a bottle of milk
all of the above
What would most likely be a choking hazard with a two-year-old?
a pair of scissors
a toy plane with small moving parts
a poisonous liquid such as bleach
a large burning candle
How might a three-year-old show his hand-eye-coordination?
by skipping rope
by turning a door knob
by watching television
by climbing stairs
When a toddler walks by hanging on to pieces of furniture such as a coffee table and chairs, the child is said to be cruising.
True
False
It is important for parents to model good eating habits.
True
False
Most young children prefer the excitement of a changing routine rather than have the same schedule everyday.
True
False
Children grow more quickly from ages one through three than they did during their first year of life.
True
False
When Molly and Maddie have a tea party in which they serve one another, they are engaging in parallel play.
True
False
How do experts say that parents should respond to a child's nightmares?
They should immediately comfort the child
They should wait 10-15 minutes and see of the child goes back to bed
They should wait until the next morning to talk to the child
They should ignore the issue, it will resolve it self over time
Why should a parent or caregiver NOT give raw carrots to a one-year-old?
The child is too young to hold the carrot
The child might choke on the carrot
Carrots contain beta-carotene which is toxic to children
Young children get more vitamins from cooked vegetables than raw
How can a parent encourage a child to dress herself?
buy loose fitting clothing
by choosing pants with elastic waists
by allowing the child to pick out her own outfits
all of the above
What is true concerning vaccines?
Vaccines allow the child's body to build resistance to a specific disease
Complications are common and parents should really think before letting their child get vaccines
Children do not need to be immunized before kindergarten
Public Schools deem vaccines optional for children
Why might a parent choose shoes with velcro fasteners rather than shoelaces?
to save money
the shoes will last longer
to make removing the shoes more difficult for the child
to make help the child put on their own shoes
In healthy relationships, children seek the approval of their parents
True
False
A child who understands how other people feel has empathy
True
False
Children are more likely to express anger when they are hungry or tired
True
False
If a child has begun experiencing separation anxiety, parents should avoid leaving him with others until he outgrows this stage.
True
False
Connections between axons and dendrites form pathways within the brain that allow us to think and perform tasks.
True
False
How could self-concept be defined?
your ability to understand how others feel
your ability to communicate with friends and family
how you see yourself
how others see you
What does autonomy mean?
self-discipline
independence
self-centered
all of the above
In which sleep cycle is a child most likely to dream?
REM
NREM
deep
deprived
What is a sign that a child has a healthy relationship with it's parent?
generally accepting limits
turning to the parent in times of need
sharing daily events with the parent
all of the above
Being in a stimulating environment helps children to learn.
True
False
Another word for perception is imagination.
True
False
One way to help a child get ready to read is to read aloud to him everyday, for example at bedtime.
True
False
Math Readiness is something that cannot be taught by parents or caregivers.
True
False
One way of encouraging language development is to talk with children about what is happening around them.
True
False
What two factors are most important in determining a child's emotional development?
experiences and temperment
opportunities for socialization and education
parents and caregivers
abilities and phobias
Every time his mother starts taking care of the new baby, three-year-old Manuel begins insisting that he is hungry and must be fed immediately. What emotion is Manuel most likely feeling?
empathy
jealousy
disgust
interest
Why is it important that parents provide children with guidance?
So they will learn that they will be punished if they behave badly
So that they learn self-discipline
So they learn to be empathetic to others
So that they learn to be self-centered
Which statement is true concerning a three-year-old and sleep?
sleep problems will go away if you ignore them
emotionally healthy children do not have sleep problems
Changing a child's bedroom routine often will help
most sleep problems are normal
How does adult guidance help children with their moral development?
It encourages them to be more independent in dressing and feeding themselves
it helps children overcome stranger anxiety
It helps them develop a conscience
all of the above
If a toddler is having a temper tantrum at a store because you will not purchase a toy, what is the best way to handle it?
Immediately stop what you are doing and tell the child to settle down
Take the child to a quiet spot to cool down
Let the child have his way in order to stop the tantrum
Act as though everything is normal and do not pay attention to the child.
At pre-school, Lau does not play with the blocks during story time because he knows it is not allowed. What social skill has he learned?
to respect others' belongings
to obey rules
to use words to express his feelings
to respect others' feelings
When a child learns to open a cupboard door by repeatedly pulling on all sides of the door until it opens, what learning method has he used?
imitation
directed learning
trial-and-error
incidental
What is perception?
special types of neurons
misconceptions held by young children
information learned by trial and error
information received through the senses
How does reading to a child aid in reading readiness?
the child knows how to handle the books and turn the pages
finishing a book give the child a sense of accomplishment
the child associates written words with spoken words
all of the above
What is true concerning incidental learning?
it is unplanned
Its the kind that takes place in schools
it occurs when a child copies the behavior of an adult
all of the above
