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WorksheetsMod. Child Dev CAP Review
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 26mins
What is the best way to learn about children?
observation
reading textbooks
having children
Piaget's theory had four stages of learning.
True
False
Vygotsky believes that children's ability to learn is NOT influenced by biological development and cultural experience.
True
False
Which family is a family that includes two parents and at least one child?
nuclear family
extended family
single-parent family
Which family is a family that includes a parent or parents, at least one child, and other relatives?
nuclear family
extended family
single-parent family
What are the categories of children's needs? Select ALL that apply
physical needs
emotional and social needs
intellectual needs
Ovum is also known as:
sperm
egg cell
uterus
The process of the sperm fertilizing the ovum is ________.
pregnancy
ovulation
conception
How many chromosomes do humans have?
46
23
64
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?
an incurable condition found in children of mother who consumed drugs during pregnancy
an incurable condition found in children of mother who consumed alcohol during pregnancy
abnormalities that are caused
The sudden, unexpected death of a baby under one year of age is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
True
False
There a several early signs of pregnancy. Select ALL that are TRUE.
missed menstrual period and breast tenderness
tiredness/ fatigue
frequent need to urinate
nausea/ vomiting/ morning sickness
What happens during the first stage of labor?
the cervix dilates
the baby is born
the placenta is delivered
What happens during the second stage of labor?
the cervix dilates
the baby is born
the placenta is delivered
What happens during the third stage of labor?
the cervix dilates
the baby is born
the placenta is delivered
The delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the the mother's abdomen is __________.
cesarean birth
labor
delivery
What are the four major influences on an infant's growth and development? Select ALL that apply.
heredity
nutrition/ health
height
environment
When holding a baby you must:
support the baby's butt and back at all times
support the baby's stomach and back at all times
support the baby's neck and head at all times
When selecting clothes for a baby you should consider:
baby's weight, height, and age
the weather
how easy it is to change them
all of the above
What is the role of attachment in a baby's emotional development?
neither helps or harms emotional development
not at all important to healthy emotional development
crucial (essential) to healthy emotional development
How does temperament affect social development?
temperament determines the ability to speak
temperament determines how people react to their environment
temperament determines the number of friends people have
How does a baby's experiences increase brain function?
stimulating a baby's senses help their brain develop new abilities
experiences actually decreased brain function
experiences make messenger cells go faster
What are the five changes in a child's physical growth from ages one to three? Select ALL that apply.
Height
Weight
Proportion/ Posture
Teeth
What are developmental milestones?
development tasks or achievements
age appropriate toys
age appropriate variations
Why is it important to establish good eating habits early in life?
habits and attitudes toward food in this stage change
habits and attitudes toward food in this stage influence eating habits throughout life
habits and attitudes toward food in this stage don't influence habits throughout life
What are six specific emotions that children show? Select ALL that apply.
anger
fear
jealousy
love
What are six specific emotions that children show? Select ALL that apply.
empathy
affection
hate
disgust
When children play near, but not actually with other children is:
parallel play
cooperative play
A type of play in which children play and interact with one another is:
parallel play
cooperative play
What are four methods of learning used by children? Select ALL that apply.
incidental learning
trial-and-error learning
imitation
directed learning
What are the seven areas of intellectual activity? Select ALL that apply.
attention/ memory
perception/ reasoning
imagination/ creativity
curiosity
How does an average child's posture and body shape change from ages 4-6?
their bodies become straighter
their bodies become slimmer
their bellies still protrude
A & B
During year 4, the gross motor skills milestone is:
throwing and catching balls
improved speed and coordination in activities
balancing activities
During year 5, the gross motor skills milestone is:
throwing and catching balls
improved speed and coordination in activities
balancing activities
During year 6, the gross motor skills milestone is:
throwing and catching balls
improved speed and coordination in activities
balancing activities
During year 4, the fine motor skills milestone is:
draw detailed pictures, use scissors, and write their name
pour liquids, cutting, pasting, print some letters
lace shoes
During year 5, the fine motor skills milestone is:
draw detailed pictures, use scissors, and write their name
pour liquids, cutting, pasting, print some letters
lace shoes
During year 6, the fine motor skills milestone is:
draw detailed pictures, use scissors, and write their name
pour liquids, cutting, pasting, print some letters
lace shoes
How can you minimize toileting accidents? Select ALL that apply.
make sure the child uses the bathroom before leaving home
point out where the bathroom is in new places
remind the child to use the bathroom
keep an extra outfit on hand
What social skill must a child learn as they begin school?
how to interact with new people
how to make friends
how to work and play in organized groups
all of the above
Experts say children can be left unsupervised at age 13.
True
False
Why are learning centers beneficial to learning?
they allow children to make choices
they allow children to explore different areas of knowledge
they allow children to develop skills through hands-on experiences
all of the above
What should early childhood teachers consider when planning activities? Select ALL that apply.
variety of types of activities
learning through play experiences that include movement, thinking, problem solving, and creativity
experiences that promote relationships with others
individual and group activities
Teachers can prompt positive behavior in the classroom by:
modeling good behavior
positive reinforcement/ praise
describe expectations in positive terms
all of the above
There are many ways to gain work experience. Select ALL that we discussed in class.
part-time jobs/ internships
job shadowing/ volunteering
service learning
work-based learning
What responsibility do employees have when leaving a job?
follow establish procedures for notifying your employer of your intent to resign
continue to do your job well until you leave and give two weeks notice
train replacement if asked to do so
all of the above
