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2022 Early Lifespan Dev. Final Review

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Emotional development involves feeling and the expression of feelings.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

Learning to relate to others is called ___ development.

a)

cognitive

b)

physical

c)

social

d)

fine-motor

3.

Each child moves through developmental stages at his or her own rate.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Hopping, skipping, and running are examples of fine motor development.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

Gross-motor development involves the small muscles in the hands and fingers.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

Cognitive development refers to the child's total scope of feelings.

a)

true

b)

false

7.
Which area of development deals with the way children learn to interact with others?
a)
physical
b)
intellectual
c)
emotional
d)
social
8.
Which area of development deals with how children learn, think, remember, and reason?
a)
physical
b)
intellectual
c)
emotional
d)
social
9.
Which area of development deals with children learning to recognize and control their feelings?
a)
physical
b)
moral
c)
emotional
d)
social
10.
Which area of development deals with understanding right from wrong?
a)
fine
b)
moral
c)
gross
d)
social
11.
The ability to use SMALL muscle groups is known as ___ motor skills.
a)
gross 
b)
moral
c)
fine
d)
social
12.
The ability to use LARGE muscle groups is known as ___ motor skills.
a)
gross 
b)
moral
c)
fine
d)
social
13.
Using arms, legs and torso are examples of ___ motor skills.
a)
gross 
b)
moral
c)
fine
d)
social
14.
Using hands and facial expressions are examples of ___ motor skills.
a)
gross 
b)
moral
c)
fine
d)
social
15.
"Development never stops" is a description of the characteristic ___
a)
development is a lifelong process
b)
development is similar for everyone
c)
development is an individual process
d)
development builds on earlier learning
16.
"We all go through the development in the same, predictable order" is a description of the characteristic ___
a)
development is a lifelong process
b)
development is similar for everyone
c)
development proceeds as an individual rate
d)
development builds on earlier learning
17.
"Everyone develops at their own pace" is a description of the characteristic ___
a)
areas of development are all connected
b)
development is similar for everyone
c)
development proceeds as an individual rate
d)
development builds on earlier learning
18.
"What affects one will affect all " is a description of the characteristic ___
a)
areas of development are all connected
b)
development is similar for everyone
c)
development proceeds as an individual rate
d)
development builds on earlier learning
19.

Which of the following developmental steps is an example of the physical development of children?

a)

a toddler saying a new word

b)

a toddler learning to share

c)

an infant holding up her head

d)

a child learning to trust

20.

Which of the following developmental steps is a part of the social development of children?

a)

a child learning to skip and hop

b)

an infant noticing that a blanket is soft

c)

a toddler having high self-esteem

d)

a child making friends with others

21.

Which of the following developmental steps is a part of the intellectual development of children?

a)

a child learning about size, shape, and color

b)

an infant using his thumb and fingers to hold a toy

c)

a child learning to have control over her emotions

d)

a child learning how to ride a bike

22.

Which of the following developmental steps is a part of the emotional development of children?

a)

a child learning to ride a bicycle

b)

a child learning their abc's

c)

an infant forming special attachments to his parents

d)

a child learning what happens if he knocks down blocks

23.

Infants tend to be able to lift their heads before they can lift the trunks of their bodies. Which principle of sequential

development does this example illustrate?

a)

Head to Toe (top to bottom)

b)

from center to outside

c)

from large to small

d)

from general to specific

24.

Which of the following is one of the five principles of child development?

a)

Development follows a similar pattern for each child.

b)

An infant's brain contains billions of nerve cells called neurons.

c)

Children gain better self-control as they learn to respect others.

d)

Children in at-risk environments might not develop properly.

25.

Which of the following is an indicator that a child might be at risk for developmental issues?

a)

aggression toward others/ behavior problems

b)

"terrible twos" temper tantrums

c)

disagreements with others

d)

crying when frustrated

26.

What is the official term for sending parents to another resource where the needs for their child can be better met?

a)

referral

b)

transferal

c)

tip

d)

hint

27.

What is cognitive development?

a)

how a child thinks, communicates, makes decisions, and solves problems

b)

how a child learns to play with others and to make friends

c)

how a child forms feelings about themselves and others

d)

how a child's body grows and all the things a body can do

28.

What do children have a greater chance of experiencing when they live in at-risk environments?

a)

developmental delays/ not growing or developing properly

b)

proper development

c)

principles of sequential development

d)

principles of child development

29.

What is heredity?

a)

Qualities and traits passed down from parents to children

b)

the study of genetics

c)

The culture and physical surrounds of a person

d)

The typical way a person responds to situations

30.

A _________________________is defined as when a child can perform a task at a certain age.

a)

Gross motor development

b)

Toddler's brain development

c)

Developmental Milestone

31.

Skills that require the large muscles in the arms and legs, as well as strength and stamina are known as

a)

Gross Motor abilities

b)

Fine Motor Abilities

c)

Walking

32.

Skills that require the ability to coordinate small muscle groups in the arms, hands, and fingers are known as

a)

Gross Motor Abilities

b)

Fine Motor Abilities

c)

Feeding skills

33.

Signs of toilet training readiness include

a)

A toddler's ability to control their bladder and bowels and their willingness to participate.

b)

When the child is 2 and a half years old

c)

Parent's decision that its time

34.

Temper tantrums are emotional outbursts that are the result of

a)

Poor Parenting

b)

Bad behavior

c)

Overwhelming frustration which the child cannot otherwise cope with.

35.

Babies and toddlers’ first and most important relationships is with their parent(s) or guardians.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three toddler age groups?

a)

2 to 3 years

b)

1 to 2 years

c)

18 to 24 months

d)

14 to 18 months

37.

The average weight range for toddlers 18 to 24 months of age is ____________.

a)

20 to 32 lbs.

b)

25 to 30 lbs.

c)

20 to 30 lbs.

d)

30 to 35 lbs.

38.

Which of the following is the age range for toddlers?

a)

1 to 4 years old

b)

2 to 3 years old

c)

1 month to 12 months old

d)

1 to 3 years old

39.

Separating from parents is upsetting for a 14 to 18 month old and is part of their ______________ development.

a)

physical

b)

emotional

c)

intellectual

d)

social

40.

A 14 to 18 month old toddler is able to push, pull, or dump objects. This is a part of their ____________ development.

a)

emotional

b)

intellectual

c)

physical

d)

social

41.

When a 14 to 18 month old toddler recognizes themselves in the mirror, they are exhibiting which type of development?

a)

social

b)

emotional

c)

physical

d)

intellectual

42.

Understanding and following one step directions for an 14 to 18 month old toddler is a sign of ___________ development.

a)

intellectual

b)

social

c)

emotional

d)

physical

43.

Check all that apply for the physical development of an 18 to 24 month old toddler.

a)

awareness of wet or dirty diapers

b)

driving a car to work

c)

feeding themselves

d)

stacking blocks

44.

When an 18 to 24 month old toddler uses "no" often, they are showing their ____________ development.

a)

physical

b)

social

c)

emotional

d)

intellectual

45.

Having difficulty sharing is a(n) ___________ development for an 18 to 24 month old.

a)

intellectual

b)

emotional

c)

social

d)

physical

46.

Which of the following is NOT a sign of an intellectual development for an 18 to 24 month old?

a)

jabbering with expressions

b)

talking to self

c)

knowing several thousand words

d)

using two to three word sentences

47.

Beginning to put on their own clothes is a sign of physical development for a(n) ____________ old.

a)

14 to 18 month

b)

18 to 24 month

c)

2 to 3 year

48.

Moving to extremes from lovable to demanding is a(n) __________ development for a 2 to 3 year old.

a)

intellectual

b)

emotional

c)

physical

d)

social

49.

Enjoying playing with others is a(n) _________ development for a 2 to 3 year old.

a)

social

b)

emotional

c)

intellectual

d)

physical

50.
During toddler years, what types of play are seen in most toddlers?
a)
only associative
b)
only cooperative 
c)
cooperative and associative
d)
solitary and parallel
51.
An example of a toddler using gross motor skills would be: 
a)
climbing stairs
b)
holding a pencil
c)
coloring
d)
stringing beads
52.
An example of a toddler using fine motor skills would be: 
a)
running
b)
skipping
c)
coloring
d)
climbing
53.
TRUE or FALSE:
Negativism and temper tantrums are common behavioral characteristics of toddlers.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
54.
When children play along side, but not with each other that is ____________ play.
a)
interactive 
b)
parallel
c)
cooperative 
d)
fun
55.
What is a toddler's favorite word?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
I don't know
d)
maybe
56.
Which is an example of a toddler's intellectual development?
a)
sorts by shape and color
b)
can do simple math problems
c)
speaks in full sentences 
d)
understands simple directions
57.
TRUE OR FALSE: Memory is growing during the toddler years.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
58.
Hannah watches the people on the television dance, and she dances, too. 
What method of learning is this?
a)
trial and error
b)
incidental 
c)
imitation
d)
directed 
59.
Toddlers want to be _____________
a)
accepting
b)
agreeable
c)
dependent
d)
independent
60.
The fear that loved ones will not return is__________.
a)
imagination
b)
separation anxiety
c)
empathy
d)
anger
61.
All of the following are ways toddlers learn except ___________.
a)
playing
b)
senses
c)
sleeping
d)
moving around
62.
Outbursts of anger- usually when toddlers are frustrated and tired 
a)
egocentric
b)
negativism 
c)
temper tantrums
d)
separation anxiety 
63.

Samantha and Arifa are playing Barbies in the same room. The toddlers are having their Barbies share a conversation about how cute Ken is. The toddlers are involved in:

a)

Active play

b)

Parallel play

c)

Cooperative play

d)

Collaborative play

64.

Chey learns to ride a tricycle by watching her older sister. Which method of learning is she using?

a)

Imitation

b)

Trial and error learning

c)

Directed learning

d)

Incidental learning

65.
 Intellectually, two-year-olds are more capable of things than you think.
a)
true
b)
false
66.
Autonomy is
a)
The study of the stars
b)
Resistance to discipline
c)
Awareness of growing independence
d)
The study of car repair
67.

Which scenario illustrates cooperative play?

a)

Two-and-a-half-year-old Lauren is building a block tower while Melena assists by selecting the blocks

b)

Karlie pushed Maxie down on the playground

c)

Nick and Austin are playing with their toy cars side by side

d)

Kinsley played alone

68.

Two-year-old Bobby is playing with puzzles while his cousin is nearby playing with blocks. Which type of play is this?

a)

Imaginative

b)

Imitative

c)

Individual

d)

Parallel

69.
Intellectual development in toddlers includes increased _____________________________.
a)
language skills
b)
speed in walking
c)
accuracy in rolling a ball
70.
How do toddlers learn new words?
a)
reading them
b)
they know them instinctively
c)
listen/copy others talking
71.
Toddlers most often have a temper tantrum because __________________.
a)
they don't know how to express their feelings
b)
they believe they will get their way
c)
they are copying other children
72.
If a toddler is having a temper tantrum because they want a toy that another child is playing with, a good way to respond is ________________________________.
a)
It is naughty of you to take his toy!
b)
I know you would like to play with that toy, lets look for another one you would like.
c)
No, that is his toy!
73.
It is typical for toddlers to say "no" to almost anything.
a)
True
b)
False
74.
Doing things for themselves helps toddlers become ____________________.
a)
independent
b)
stubborn
c)
angry
d)
tired
75.
Pretend play and acting out adult activities such as pretend kitchens and work benches are a way that toddlers improve _____________________ development.
a)
Physical
b)
Intellectual
c)
Emotional
d)
Social
76.

What is the definition of “Child Development?”

a)

Physical, emotional, psychological and intellectual changes that occur throughout adulthood.

b)

A predictable process that all children go through that involves learning and mastering skills in the five major areas of development (physical, emotional, intellectual, social/ moral).

c)

The process of developing a child through education.

d)

Learning how to meet the needs of children.

77.

Why is it important to learn about child development?

a)

So as caregivers we know what is appropriate for children to be able to do

b)

To meet the needs of the children we are caring for

c)

To be able to watch out for signs of developmental problems

d)

All of these reasons

78.

Growth is best described as:

a)

Changes in physical size, like height or weight

b)

Changes in skills like walking or talking

c)

Changes in emotional and social development

d)

Changes in the five areas of development

79.

Development is best described as:

a)

Changes in physical size, like height or weight

b)

Changes in skills like walking or talking

c)

Changes in emotional and social development

d)

Changes in the five areas of development

80.

A baby’s hand-eye coordination improves in the first year. Is this an example of Growth or Development?

a)

Growth

b)

Deveopment

81.

Carrie has been gaining, on average, about 1 to 2 pounds each month since she was born. Is this an example of Growth or Development?

a)

Growth

b)

Development

82.

At about 10 months Grant began to walk unsteadily around furniture. Is this an example of Growth or Development?

a)

Growth

b)

Development

83.

At about a year old, Carrie began feeding herself without any help. Is this an example of growth or development?

a)

Growth

b)

Development

84.

Sandy started talking when she was about 11 months old. Is this an example of Growth or Development?

a)

Growth

b)

Development

85.

At 12 months, John was about 30 inches long. Is this an example of growth or development?

a)

Growth

b)

Development

86.

Joel is one year old. Over the last several well-child appointments he has gained over five inches in length. This is an example of which area of development?

a)

Physical

b)

Social

c)

Intellectual

d)

Moral