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Young Child Development ages 4-6

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"Johnny, I love the way you are sitting patiently waiting for me to fix your drink" is an example of

a)

positive reinforcement

b)

disciplining

c)

redirecting

d)

negative reinforcement

2.
What condition is often characterized by an inability to pay attention?
a)
claustrophobia
b)
separation anxiety
c)
aggressive behavior
d)
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
3.
Which of these is not an appropriate way for an adult to respond to a five-year-old's fears?
a)
listen carefully to the fear
b)
make fun of the fear
c)
help the child face the fear
d)
accept the child's fear with out judgement
4.
Why do preschoolers become increasingly self-confident?
a)
They learn new skills
b)
They learn to deal with unfamiliar situations
c)
they learn to make some decisions on their own
d)
all of the above
5.
What is a good way to encourage a child to develop self-confidence?
a)
Let the child make her own decisions, when appropriate
b)
Immediately punish the child whenever she breaks a rule
c)
discourage the child from learning new skills because she is likely to fail 
d)
All of the above
6.
Your child has just finished setting the dinner table. What would be the best way for you to respond?
a)
“You placed the forks on the wrong side of the plates.”
b)
"good job"
c)
“I appreciate it when you get the table ready for dinner.”
d)
Say nothing--after all it is the child’s job.
7.
Why is it important that children develop initiative?
a)
It helps them understand the difference between make-believe and reality.
b)
It encourages them to be respectful of those with different opinions.
c)
It helps them take on more difficult challenges and gain self-confidence.
d)
It demonstrates that they have a conscience and understand the difference between right and wrong.
8.
What is the best way that parents can teach moral behavior?
a)
punishing the child if he lies, even if he is being imaginative
b)
model moral behavior in everyday life
c)
encourage the child to show initiative and be competitive
d)
All of the above
9.
How might you describe a child with an egocentric viewpoint?
a)
He uses symbols to represent objects.
b)
He makes decisions based on his perceptions.
c)
He sees the world in terms of his own thoughts and feelings.
d)
He regularly engages in imaginative play.
10.
How can a four- to six-year-old benefit from creating artwork?
a)
It can help develop fine motor skills.
b)
It can encourage creativity.
c)
It can help them express their feelings.
d)
all of the above
11.
What is true concerning children and television?
a)
Children from four to six should not be allowed to watch television.
b)
Watching television is a good way to improve young children’s problem-solving skills.
c)
Children who watch several hours of television a day generally have better reading skills than those who do not.
d)
Children can miss out on forming relationships when they watch television.
12.
Preschool age children gain weight slowly while growing taller.  
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Preschool children are:
a)
learning new words quickly
b)
speaking more clearly
c)
answering simple questions
d)
all of the above
14.
Preschoolers are not able to match and sort objects.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Large muscle skills for preschoolers include:
a)
climbing
b)
using swings
c)
running
d)
all of the above
16.
Small muscle skills for preschoolers include:
a)
threading beads
b)
cutting with scissors
c)
drawing with crayons
d)
all of the above
17.
Preschoolers are gaining greater independence in all four areas of development.
a)
True
b)
False
18.

The developmental process that refers to the growth of the brain and use of mental skills

a)

social development

b)

intellectual development

c)

physical development

d)

moral development

19.

The developmental process that refers to the ability to experience, express, and control emotions.

a)

social development

b)

emotional development

c)

physical development

d)

moral development

20.

The developmental process that refers to the physical growth of a person's body; this growth affects height, weight and internal body systems

a)

social development

b)

intellectual development

c)

physical development

d)

moral development

21.

Which of the following is an example of physical development?

a)

growing 3'' in height

b)

learning to do count

c)

telling the truth

d)

playing with other children

e)

keeping calm when you don't get what you wanted

22.

Which of the following is an example of emotional development?

a)

growing 3'' in height

b)

learning to do count

c)

telling the truth

d)

playing with other children

e)

keeping calm when you don't get what you wanted

23.

Which of the following is an example of social development?

a)

growing 3'' in height

b)

learning to do count

c)

telling the truth

d)

playing with other children

e)

keeping calm when you don't get what you wanted

24.

Which type of play is the following example: a child pretending to be a vet

a)

cooperative

b)

imitation

c)

parallel

d)

solitary

25.

Which type of play is the following example: a group of children playing hide-and-go-seek

a)

cooperative

b)

imitation

c)

parallel

d)

solitary

26.

Which of the following is an emotional need of a child?

a)

love and patience

b)

food and water

c)

clothing and shelter

d)

toys and fun

27.

Which of the following is an physical need of a child?

a)

love and patience

b)

food and water

c)

learning opportunities

d)

toys and fun

28.
I believe that in life, we go through 8 stages.  Each stage has a conflict or crisis and you can come out on the good or bad side.  My first stage is called trust vs. mistrust.  Who am I?
a)
Jean Piaget
b)
Lev Vygotsky
c)
Erik Erikson
d)
Howard Gardner 
29.
I am the creator of Multiple Intelligence Theory which has  8 intelligences included. 
a)
Erik Erikson
b)
Lev Vygotsky
c)
Jean Piaget
d)
Howard Gardner
30.
I am known for my Theory of Cognitive Development which has 4 stages.  I believe kids learn in different ways in each stage.  The first stage is called Sensorimotor.
a)
Lev Vygotsky
b)
Jean Piaget
c)
Erik Erikson
d)
Howard Gardner 
31.
This person's therory is called heirachy of needs
a)
Piaget
b)
Vygotsky
c)
Maslow
d)
Gardner
32.
This theorist’s theory included 8 stages some include trust vs. mistrust and autonomy vs. shame and guilt
a)
Piaget
b)
Vygotsky
c)
Garnder
d)
Erikson
33.
This theorist’s theory included 4 stages such as sensorimotor and preoperational
a)
Vygotsky
b)
Piaget
c)
Maslow
d)
Erikson
34.
This theorist stated that children needed to have their basic needs of food, shelter, and love meet before they could focus on self actualization
a)
Piaget
b)
Maslow
c)
Vygotsky
d)
Erikson
35.
In this theorists theory children experienced a social conflict or crisis in each stage of the theory and the child’s personality developed as a result of this conflict
a)
Erikson
b)
Vygotsky
c)
Piaget
d)
Gardner
36.
Theorist who believed children built knowledge through exploration with hands on activities
a)
Vygotsky
b)
Piaget
c)
Garnder
d)
Maslo
37.
People with _____intelligence display excellent communication and social skills.
a)
Intrapersonal
b)
Naturalistic
c)
Interpersonal
d)
Musical Rhythmic
38.

Primary teeth are lost in the same order as they appear.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Children from ages 4-6 are able to now separate fact from fantasy.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

IQ tests are extremely accurate and results are consistent.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Most children between the ages of 4-6 need _____ hours of sleep.

a)

7-8

b)

8-10

c)

10-12

d)

12-14

42.

Which is not a benefit of introducing music to your child?

a)

intellectual development

b)

social/emotional development

c)

behavior problems

d)

literacy

43.

Between four and six, a child begins to develop a _________________________, or the inner sense of right and wrong.

a)

friendship

b)

ego

c)

super-ego

d)

conscience

44.

Encouraging your children to help you cook...

a)

helps develop motor skills

b)

helps create a positive bond

c)

gives a sense of a pride

d)

all of the above

45.

What is the fastest growing part of a child from 4-6?

a)

Feet

b)

Legs

c)

Brain

d)

Ears

46.

What is a proper way of helping children overcome fears?

a)

Tell them to act their age

b)

Tease them so they will see that it is silly

c)

Scold and make them deal with it on their own so they will see if they are tough they can handle anything

d)

Accept it, all them to express themselves, and help them face the fear to feel empowered to overcome it

47.

At what age do kids start losing their teeth and grow permanent ones?

a)

7-8

b)

5-6

c)

3-4

d)

1-2

48.

Why can 6 years old be known as a difficult age?

a)

Their moods constantly change (big emotions)

b)

They see dead people

c)

They are always moving around

d)

Rapid Growth

49.

What is the way five year olds tend to deal with anger?

a)

Physically Fight

b)

Throw Tantrums

c)

Hurt Feelings

d)

Break Things

50.
Dyslexia is primarily a vision problem.
a)
True
b)
False

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