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Child Development PRE-Test Independent Living

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Infant Reflexes are their sole ability for survival.

The Morro reflex

a)

When startled, the infant reacts by flinging the arms and legs outward and extending the head.

b)

When the infant is held so that the feet are flat on a surface, the infant will lift one foot after another in a stepping motion.

c)

infants to turn their head toward anything that brushes their faces

d)

When the sole of the infant’s foot is stroked on the outside from the heel to the toe, the infant’s toes fan out and curl and the foot twists in

e)

when the infant’s palm is touched and when a rattle or another object is placed across the palm. The infant’s hands will grip tightly.

2.

Infant Reflexes are their sole ability for survival.

The rooting reflex

a)

When startled, the infant reacts by flinging the arms and legs outward and extending the head.

b)

When the infant is held so that the feet are flat on a surface, the infant will lift one foot after another in a stepping motion.

c)

infants to turn their head toward anything that brushes their faces

d)

When the sole of the infant’s foot is stroked on the outside from the heel to the toe, the infant’s toes fan out and curl and the foot twists in

e)

when the infant’s palm is touched and when a rattle or another object is placed across the palm. The infant’s hands will grip tightly.

3.

Infant Reflexes are their sole ability for survival.

The palmer grasp reflex

a)

When startled, the infant reacts by flinging the arms and legs outward and extending the head.

b)

When the infant is held so that the feet are flat on a surface, the infant will lift one foot after another in a stepping motion.

c)

infants to turn their head toward anything that brushes their faces

d)

When the sole of the infant’s foot is stroked on the outside from the heel to the toe, the infant’s toes fan out and curl and the foot twists in

e)

when the infant’s palm is touched and when a rattle or another object is placed across the palm. The infant’s hands will grip tightly.

4.

Infant Reflexes are their sole ability for survival.

The babinski reflex

a)

When startled, the infant reacts by flinging the arms and legs outward and extending the head.

b)

When the infant is held so that the feet are flat on a surface, the infant will lift one foot after another in a stepping motion.

c)

infants to turn their head toward anything that brushes their faces

d)

When the sole of the infant’s foot is stroked on the outside from the heel to the toe, the infant’s toes fan out and curl and the foot twists in

e)

when the infant’s palm is touched and when a rattle or another object is placed across the palm. The infant’s hands will grip tightly.

5.

Infant Reflexes are their sole ability for survival.

The stepping reflex

a)

When startled, the infant reacts by flinging the arms and legs outward and extending the head.

b)

When the infant is held so that the feet are flat on a surface, the infant will lift one foot after another in a stepping motion.

c)

infants to turn their head toward anything that brushes their faces

d)

When the sole of the infant’s foot is stroked on the outside from the heel to the toe, the infant’s toes fan out and curl and the foot twists in

e)

when the infant’s palm is touched and when a rattle or another object is placed across the palm. The infant’s hands will grip tightly.

6.

when your toddler expresses their concept for their personal belongings.

a)

Law of yours

b)

Law of mine

c)

Law of spoiled

d)

Law of minnie

7.

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of toddlers

a)

 Is independently able to dress self and tie own shoes

b)

 Imitates adult activities, such as talking on phone

c)

Plays with other children

d)

 Enjoys imaginative play 

8.

Match the following stages of infant growth and development for a 5-6 month baby

a)

Follows moving objects with eyes

b)

Plays peek-a-boo

c)

Knows parts of the body

d)

Average height is 20 inches

9.

Match the following stages of infant growth and development for 1-2 month baby

a)

Follows moving objects with eyes

b)

Plays peek-a-boo

c)

Knows parts of the body

d)

Average height is 20 inches

10.

Match the following stages of infant growth and development for newborn baby

a)

Follows moving objects with eyes

b)

Plays peek-a-boo

c)

Average weight is 20-25 pounds

d)

Average height is 20 inches

11.

You are reading a story to (five) three-year-old children.

Jamari and Giani are quietly listening to the story. Layla and Leah are whispering and giggling. Pick the Best response giggling.onses to the given scenario is best

You are reading a story to (five) three-year-old children. Jamari and Giani are quietly listening to the story. Layla and Leah are whispering and giggling.

a)

Tell the group you are not going to read any more since some of them are not interested in the story.

b)

Ask Layla and Leah why they are not listening to the story.

c)

Compliment Jamari and Giani for sitting and listening quietly while you read.

d)

Tell Layla and Leah that they will be punished if they do not start listening to the story.

12.

What is the appropriate courses of action you can take when children misbehave?

a)

Ignore it, say something to correct the child, physically take control of the situation

b)

Warn the child, scold the child, reprimand the child

c)

 Ignore the child, tell the child you are disappointed in them, separate the child from others

d)

Make the child do a good deed to make up for it, have the child help you with a task, ignore it

13.

Correctly order the steps of good decision-making skills

Steps Order 

a)

List the various problems,  Determine the best solution, evaluate each problem, choose the best solution

b)

Figure out the EXACT problem, Identify the solutions, Name pros and cons &  Determine the best solution

c)

Identify the problem, Evaluate each solution,List the various solutions,  Choose the best solution

d)

Figure out the solution,Identify the problems, Name pros and cons &  Determine the best solution

14.

The study of how children grow and mature

a)

Infancy

b)

Period of Purple Crying

c)

Tantrum Times

d)

Child Development

15.

Children who are 3-4 (may also be a younger 5 year old)

a)

Newborn

b)

Infant

c)

Toddler

d)

Preschooler

e)

School Age

16.

Age 1-3

a)

Infants

b)

Toddlers

c)

Adolescents

d)

Preschoolers

17.

five to nine year old

a)

Adolescents

b)

Preschoolers

c)

School Age

d)

Toddlers

18.

Which is NOT a milestone of TODDLERS

a)

writing their name

b)

drinking from a cup

c)

turning pages in a book

d)

speaking in 1-2 word sentences

19.

Cries to communicate and express needs

a)

School Age

b)

Preschool

c)

Infant

d)

None of the above

20.

This is a favorite phrase to show healthy signs of curiosity. It starts at 2/3 and continues to 4/5

a)

What

b)

No

c)

Why

d)

Are we there yet

21.

This term means to make an area safe for a child.

a)

Safety

b)

Child lock

c)

Child proof

d)

None of the above

22.

Their favorite word might be "NO"

a)

Preschooler

b)

Toddler

c)

Adolescent

d)

School Age

23.

This type of play happens when children do not interact with each other but play beside each other

a)

Constructive

b)

Cooperative

c)

Perpendicular

d)

Parallel

24.

Which group of children struggles to share and needs guidance?

a)

Adolescents

b)

School Age

c)

Toddler

d)

Preschooler

25.

Babies usually say that first words with meaning (mama or dada) at which age?

a)

Two weeks

b)

9 months

c)

6 months

d)

1 year

26.

organizing knowledge; critical thinking and problem-solving skills describe:

a)

physical development

b)

intellectual development

c)

emotional development

d)

social development

27.

caring about others; getting along with others; and cooperating with appropriate behaviors describe:

a)

physical development

b)

intellectual development

c)

emotional development

d)

social development

28.

self-confidence, self-esteem and self-control describe:

a)

physical development

b)

intellectual development

c)

emotional development

d)

social development

29.

Fine motor and gross motor skills; movement and balance describe:

a)

physical development

b)

intellectual development

c)

emotional development

d)

social development

30.

When handling a newborn, always support the 

a)
head and neck
b)
bum
c)
legs
31.
Shaken baby syndrome is when the head is pitched from one side of the skull to the other. This does not have serious side effects. 
a)
True
b)
False 
32.
When a baby cries, 
a)
ignore it, you will spoil the baby 
b)
Meet their needs, then offer comfort 
c)
Feed every time 
33.
What should be in a baby's crib 
a)
one blanket 
b)
a bottle 
c)
a toy 
d)
Nothing but a fitted sheet 
34.
Shaken Baby Syndrome can result in all of the following EXCEPT what?
a)
Death
b)
Blindness
c)
Improved hearing
d)
Paralysis
35.

True or False: Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is caused by violent shaking of infants, and young children?

a)
True 
b)
False
36.
How long should you leave a crying infant to calm yourself and avoid shaking the baby in frustration?
a)
5-10 minutes
b)
30 minutes
c)
4 hours
d)
Until the baby stops crying 
37.
True or False: Someone who causes Shaken Baby Syndrome can NOT be criminally charged. 
a)
True
b)
False
38.

Which of the following is not a safety concern when choosing toys for toddlers?

a)

Soft toys with small buttons

b)

Soft Musical Toys

c)

Toys with sharp angels and edges

d)

Toys with small parts that could break off easily

39.

Infants like to play with real people and look at faces more than playing with toys.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

These plastic noise making toys would be ideal for which age groups (2)?

a)

school age (5+)

b)

older infant (6 -12 month)

c)

preschool (3-4 years)

d)

toddler (1-3 years)

e)

younger infant (0-6 months)

41.

Marbles are good for which age group?

a)

no age

b)

pre-school

c)

toddler

d)

infant

e)

school age

42.

An inconsolable infant may need the cuddle cure.  What are the 5 S’s

a)

Swaddle

Side

Swing

Suck

Shhh

b)

Sing

Sway

Shush

Swaddle

Side

c)

Swaddle

Snuggle

Shush

Simplfy

Sing

d)

Swaddle

Snuggle

Sing

Shhh

Suck

43.

These balls are great for an infant bacuse they help a child develop...

a)

Sense of touch

b)

The ability to play catch

c)

Emotional needs

d)

Tasting

44.

This Tummy time mat is perfect for an infant because it helps them...

a)

develops strong neck muscles

b)

with spatial awareness

c)

develop muscles needed for crawling

d)

All of the above

45.

Boardbooks are a great option for which age group?

a)

young infant (0-6 months)

b)

toddler (1-2 years)

c)

preschool (2-3 years)

46.

This is a great toy for a preschool child becuase it...

a)

teaches and shows kids about real life objects using toy versions

b)

allows them to cook up a meal for themselves

c)

turns them into a culinary genius

47.

Plastic mirrors are great for which age group

a)

school age (5+ years)

b)

preschool (3-4 years)

c)

infant (0-12 months)

48.

This is the leading cause of death in infants between one month and one year of age

a)

Stay In Direct Sight

b)

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

c)

Sound Infant deaf syndeome

d)

A type of communicable disease

49.

Name five ways you can calm yourself down when a baby frustrates you

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