Theorist who believed intelligence is the result of complex interactions between children's heredity and experiences.

Theorist whose eight stages included a social conflict of crises that must be resolved.

Theorist who came up with the concept of the zone of proximal development.

A principle or idea that is proposed, researched, and generally accepted as an explanation.

A principle or idea that is proposed, researched, and generally accepted as an explanation.

Principle that development proceeds from the head downward.

the sequence of biological changes in children is called:

Development refers to:

Physical development includes:

Gross motor development involves:

Cognitive development involves feelings and the expressions of feelings.

When does spinal cord development occur?

Although the principles of development are universal, each child moves development at his or her own rate.

Brain development occurs most rapidly during the:

The brain contains billions of specialized nerve cells called:

The connections between nerve cells occur as a child interacts with the environment.

Throughout history, have the views and treatment of children changed?

Whose theory focused on multiple intelligences?

When does the preoperational stage take place?

Piaget claimed that children learn through:

The study of child development is often dived into two main areas.

When under stress, the body produces a stress steroid hormone called

Naturalistic intelligence is the ability to:

Musical-rhythmic intelligence is the ability to:

verbal-linguistic intelligence is the ability to:

bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is the ability to:

Which term is used to describe a child from birth to the first year?

Learning to relate to others is called __________ development.

According to the _______ principle, development proceeds from the center of the body outward.

__________ is one factor that causes harmful stress to infants.

The first six months are a key window of opportunity for developing__________.

The first 3 years are a key window of opportunity for developing__________. (choose 2 answers)

The ages of 1 to 4 years are a key window of opportunity for developing__________.

According to Erikson, during the first ____ months of life, children learn to trust or mistrust their environment

______ is adjusting what is already known to fit new information.

______ is taking in new information and adding it to what is already known.

______ is mentally organizing what is percieved in the environment.

_________ believed that children moved forward in their cognitive development with the right social interaction and guided learning.

People that display excellent communication and social skills have a strong __________ intelligence.

_____________ development refers to processes people use to gain knowledge.

The basic principles of growth and development are _______.

Erikson's theory has ______ stages

During the sensorimotor stage, children use

Young children who learn best by talking, reading, and writing have high ____________________.

Brain development depends on ____________ and environment

Synapses

Autonomy refers to

Dental, medical, and mental health services are provided for children.

Licensing rules for this type of child care are difficult to enforce.

May focus on providing a place for custodial care while parents or guardians are at work or school.

Stress the theory that children learn best by being active.

Stress vocational education for future child care professionals.

Exist to provide training for future teachers and to serve as a study group for research.

Allow secondary students to work with the preschool children of high school students, faculty, and community members.

Are part of many school systems today and require children to be at least five years old.

Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes.

Five to ten year old children most often attend.

The teacher may experience a lack of control due to parent involvement.

Most common type of child care in the United States.

Usually open early in the morning and stay open until early evening.

Formed and run by parents who wish to take part in their children's preschool experiences.

Provide care before or after school hours.

Provide nutritious meals for many children who do not receive well-balanced meals at home.

The teacher's role is more passive than in other programs.

Child care is provided in a private home.

Parents make the administrative decisions

Are located on post-secondary or college campuses.

The need for early childhood teachers is expected to _______.

Tangible payoffs for companies providing child care include ________.

A ______ ensures that rules and regulations established by the state are followed by making on-site visits to assigned centers.

A (n) provides home care for children.

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is designed to _____ and ______ the skills of child care providers in centers, family child care, and home visitors programs.

To earn the CDA credential, applicants must take ____ clock hours of coursework and related training, prepare an extensive professional resource file ( eg: portfolio), and meet other requirements such as working with children.

There are _____CDA competency goals needed by early childhood professionals.

To be eligible for the CDA Credential, the person must be at least _____ years of age.

Child care center directors generally need a (n) ______.

Currently Compared to the past, women are ______.

The most important trait of an early childhood teacher is _____.

A compassionate teacher is

Early Child hood covers the period from birth to nine years of age

Social changes will create a need for more child care services

To obtain the CDA Credential, you must take courses in child care education.

To be a teacher's aide, a person needs an associate degree

Licensing specialists are employed by the state to ensure that state rules and regulations are followed.

A child care director recruits children, hires and supervises staff, and manages the budget.

Kindergarten teachers only work in public schools.

There are more opportunities in early childhood now than ever before.

Companies have found that providing child care has a negative effect on morale and absenteeism.

The number of single parent families has decreased in the last decade.

In the future, there will most likely be a greater allocation of public educational resources for early childhood.

The teacher in a child care center has broader responsibilities than the director.

Refers to the expression of feelings.

Refers to body growth

Refers to Thinking Skills.

Refers to the ability to get along with others.