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Mod. Child Dev CAP Review

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the best way to learn about children?

a)

observation

b)

reading textbooks

c)

having children

2.

Piaget's theory had four stages of learning.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Vygotsky believes that children's ability to learn is NOT influenced by biological development and cultural experience.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which family is a family that includes two parents and at least one child?

a)

nuclear family

b)

extended family

c)

single-parent family

5.

Which family is a family that includes a parent or parents, at least one child, and other relatives?

a)

nuclear family

b)

extended family

c)

single-parent family

6.

What are the categories of children's needs? Select ALL that apply

a)

physical needs

b)

emotional and social needs

c)

intellectual needs

7.

Ovum is also known as:

a)

sperm

b)

egg cell

c)

uterus

8.

The process of the sperm fertilizing the ovum is ________.

a)

pregnancy

b)

ovulation

c)

conception

9.

How many chromosomes do humans have?

a)

46

b)

23

c)

64

10.

What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?

a)

an incurable condition found in children of mother who consumed drugs during pregnancy

b)

an incurable condition found in children of mother who consumed alcohol during pregnancy

c)

abnormalities that are caused

11.

The sudden, unexpected death of a baby under one year of age is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

a)

True

b)

False

12.

There a several early signs of pregnancy. Select ALL that are TRUE.

a)

missed menstrual period and breast tenderness

b)

tiredness/ fatigue

c)

frequent need to urinate

d)

nausea/ vomiting/ morning sickness

13.

What happens during the first stage of labor?

a)

the cervix dilates

b)

the baby is born

c)

the placenta is delivered

14.

What happens during the second stage of labor?

a)

the cervix dilates

b)

the baby is born

c)

the placenta is delivered

15.

What happens during the third stage of labor?

a)

the cervix dilates

b)

the baby is born

c)

the placenta is delivered

16.

The delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the the mother's abdomen is __________.

a)

cesarean birth

b)

labor

c)

delivery

17.

What are the four major influences on an infant's growth and development? Select ALL that apply.

a)

heredity

b)

nutrition/ health

c)

height

d)

environment

18.

When holding a baby you must:

a)

support the baby's butt and back at all times

b)

support the baby's stomach and back at all times

c)

support the baby's neck and head at all times

19.

When selecting clothes for a baby you should consider:

a)

baby's weight, height, and age

b)

the weather

c)

how easy it is to change them

d)

all of the above

20.

What is the role of attachment in a baby's emotional development?

a)

neither helps or harms emotional development

b)

not at all important to healthy emotional development

c)

crucial (essential) to healthy emotional development

21.

How does temperament affect social development?

a)

temperament determines the ability to speak

b)

temperament determines how people react to their environment

c)

temperament determines the number of friends people have

22.

How does a baby's experiences increase brain function?

a)

stimulating a baby's senses help their brain develop new abilities

b)

experiences actually decreased brain function

c)

experiences make messenger cells go faster

23.

What are the five changes in a child's physical growth from ages one to three? Select ALL that apply.

a)

Height

b)

Weight

c)

Proportion/ Posture

d)

Teeth

24.

What are developmental milestones?

a)

development tasks or achievements

b)

age appropriate toys

c)

age appropriate variations

25.

Why is it important to establish good eating habits early in life?

a)

habits and attitudes toward food in this stage change

b)

habits and attitudes toward food in this stage influence eating habits throughout life

c)

habits and attitudes toward food in this stage don't influence habits throughout life

26.

What are six specific emotions that children show? Select ALL that apply.

a)

anger

b)

fear

c)

jealousy

d)

love

27.

What are six specific emotions that children show? Select ALL that apply.

a)

empathy

b)

affection

c)

hate

d)

disgust

28.

When children play near, but not actually with other children is:

a)

parallel play

b)

cooperative play

29.

A type of play in which children play and interact with one another is:

a)

parallel play

b)

cooperative play

30.

What are four methods of learning used by children? Select ALL that apply.

a)

incidental learning

b)

trial-and-error learning

c)

imitation

d)

directed learning

31.

What are the seven areas of intellectual activity? Select ALL that apply.

a)

attention/ memory

b)

perception/ reasoning

c)

imagination/ creativity

d)

curiosity

32.

How does an average child's posture and body shape change from ages 4-6?

a)

their bodies become straighter

b)

their bodies become slimmer

c)

their bellies still protrude

d)

A & B

33.

During year 4, the gross motor skills milestone is:

a)

throwing and catching balls

b)

improved speed and coordination in activities

c)

balancing activities

34.

During year 5, the gross motor skills milestone is:

a)

throwing and catching balls

b)

improved speed and coordination in activities

c)

balancing activities

35.

During year 6, the gross motor skills milestone is:

a)

throwing and catching balls

b)

improved speed and coordination in activities

c)

balancing activities

36.

During year 4, the fine motor skills milestone is:

a)

draw detailed pictures, use scissors, and write their name

b)

pour liquids, cutting, pasting, print some letters

c)

lace shoes

37.

During year 5, the fine motor skills milestone is:

a)

draw detailed pictures, use scissors, and write their name

b)

pour liquids, cutting, pasting, print some letters

c)

lace shoes

38.

During year 6, the fine motor skills milestone is:

a)

draw detailed pictures, use scissors, and write their name

b)

pour liquids, cutting, pasting, print some letters

c)

lace shoes

39.

How can you minimize toileting accidents? Select ALL that apply.

a)

make sure the child uses the bathroom before leaving home

b)

point out where the bathroom is in new places

c)

remind the child to use the bathroom

d)

keep an extra outfit on hand

40.

What social skill must a child learn as they begin school?

a)

how to interact with new people

b)

how to make friends

c)

how to work and play in organized groups

d)

all of the above

41.

Experts say children can be left unsupervised at age 13.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Why are learning centers beneficial to learning?

a)

they allow children to make choices

b)

they allow children to explore different areas of knowledge

c)

they allow children to develop skills through hands-on experiences

d)

all of the above

43.

What should early childhood teachers consider when planning activities? Select ALL that apply.

a)

variety of types of activities

b)

learning through play experiences that include movement, thinking, problem solving, and creativity

c)

experiences that promote relationships with others

d)

individual and group activities

44.

Teachers can prompt positive behavior in the classroom by:

a)

modeling good behavior

b)

positive reinforcement/ praise

c)

describe expectations in positive terms

d)

all of the above

45.

There are many ways to gain work experience. Select ALL that we discussed in class.

a)

part-time jobs/ internships

b)

job shadowing/ volunteering

c)

service learning

d)

work-based learning

46.

What responsibility do employees have when leaving a job?

a)

follow establish procedures for notifying your employer of your intent to resign

b)

continue to do your job well until you leave and give two weeks notice

c)

train replacement if asked to do so

d)

all of the above