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Child Growth and Development Course Review

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A set of principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain phenomena.

a)

Theory

b)

Self-esteem

c)

phenomena

d)

self-confidence

2.

Abraham Maslow developed which of the following?

a)

Eight Conflicts in Emotional Development

b)

The hierarchy of human needs

c)

Stages of Cognitive Development

d)

Social Development theory

3.

Which of the following did Lev Vygotsky develop?

a)

Conflicts in Emotional Development

b)

The hierarchy of human needs

c)

Stages of Cognitive Development

d)

Social Development Theory

4.

Have improved dressing skills and some children may be able to dress themselves, if the clothes are simple and large enough.

Most children, however, still need help.

Again, remember that independence and autonomy are an issue at this age, and children should be allowed to make choices if possible.

a)

Young infants dressing routine

b)

Young toddlers dressing routine

c)

Older toddler dressing routine

d)

Preschoolers dressing routine

5.

what is Jean Piaget's theory called?

a)

Conflicts in Emotional Development

b)

The hierarchy of human needs

c)

Stages of Cognitive Development

d)

Social Development Theory

6.

Which was developed by Erik Erikson?

a)

Conflicts in Emotional Development

b)

The hierarchy of human needs

c)

Stages of Cognitive Development

d)

Social Development Theory

7.

What is the first conflict of Erikson's theory?

a)

Trust vs Mistrust

b)

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

c)

Initiative vs Guilt

d)

Industry vs Inferiority

8.

Which principle of child development would this statement fall under?

Each area of development influence development in other areas.

a)

Development Proceeds from General to Specific

b)

Development is Continuous

c)

Development Proceeds at Different Rates

d)

All area of Development are Interrelated

9.

According to Piaget, children develop the ability to learn in how many basic stages?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

10.

What is scaffolding?

a)

typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated.

b)

means to learn

c)

working with someone to produce or create something

d)

is gradually transferring learning to the child

11.

Define Growth?

a)

typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated

b)

refers to specific body changes and increases in the child's size, such as a child's height, weight, head circumference and body mass index

c)

is working with someone to produce or create something

d)

means to learn

12.

Define Development?

a)

means to learn

b)

refers to specific body changes and increases in the child's size, such as child's height, weight, head circumference and body mass index

c)

typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated

d)

is gradually transferring learning to the child

13.

Dressing and undressing them can be rather frustrating.

Their hands and elbows stick out at strange angles and catch in sleeves.

They become more cooperative partners and dressing/undressing becomes much easier.

a)

Young infants dressing routine

b)

Young toddlers dressing routine

c)

Older toddlers dressing routine

d)

Preschoolers dressing routine

14.

What principle of child development is children developing in relatively the same way?

a)

Developmental Sequence is Similar for all

b)

Developmental Proceeds from General to Specific

c)

Development is Continuous

d)

All Areas of Development are Interrelated

15.

What principle of child development is development progressing from a beginning point moving in a forward direction?

a)

Developmental Sequence is Similar for All

b)

Development Proceeds from General to Specific

c)

Development Proceeds at Different Rates

d)

All Areas of Development are Interrelated

16.

How does growth proceed?

a)

Nose to toes

b)

Eyes to ears

c)

From the center of the body to the head

d)

From the head downward and from the center of the body outward

17.

The wiring connection between nerve cells is called a __________.

a)

brain

b)

synapse

c)

nerve

d)

exercise

18.

Messages between synapses are sent ______________.

a)

electronically

b)

electrochemically

c)

by phone

d)

internet

19.

Certain periods of time when children are especially receptive to their surroundings and interactions with other people are referred to as ________________.

a)

synapse

b)

brain gym

c)

developmental windows

d)

Smart Moves

20.

Passing down of genetic characteristics from parents to their children

a)

Temperament

b)

Personality

c)

Nutrition

d)

Heredity

21.

The totality of a person's attitudes, interests, behavioral patterns, emotional responses, social roles, and individual traits that endure over a long time.

a)

Heredity

b)

Temperament

c)

Personality

d)

Nutrition

22.

Describes the emotional response of a child

a)

Heredity

b)

Temperament

c)

Personality

d)

Nutrition

23.

Being fed ample amounts of nutritious foods and snacks while in care, and also ensuring that they are drinking plenty of water

a)

Heredity

b)

Personality

c)

Temperament

d)

Nutrition

24.

What principle of child development is continuity from one phase of development to the next?

a)

All Areas of Development are Interrelated

b)

Development Proceeds at Different Rates

c)

Development is Continuous

d)

Developmental Sequence is Similar for All

25.

Contributes to physical well-being, but also to emotional health and stability

a)

Physical Activity

b)

Physical Routines

c)

Nutrition

d)

Childhood Obesity

26.

Form the basis of our need for belonging, acceptance, and self-esteem.

a)

Social Interactions

b)

Childhood Obesity

c)

Physical Activity

d)

Developmental Obstacles

27.

Dressing and undressing them can be quite tricky.

They often do not want to stand still and may even try to get away.

They are likely to be more cooperative with undressing than with dressing.

They can usually push arms through armholes and legs through pants.

They can untie shoes and pull off socks.

Tying, buttoning, and snapping comes much later.

a)

Young infants dressing routine

b)

Young toddlers dressing routine

c)

Older toddler dressing routine

d)

Preschoolers dressing routine

28.

Should always be held for feedings.

Will be bottle fed by caregivers, regardless of whether the bottle contains breast milk or formula.

New foods should be introduced gradually, one at a time.

a)

Preschoolers feeding routines

b)

Older toddlers feeding routine

c)

Infants feeding routine

d)

Young toddlers feeding routines

29.

A chronic condition that is diagnosed in childhood and substantially limits major life activities in adulthood.

a)

Developmental disability

b)

Developmental Delay

c)

Americans with Disabilities Act

d)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

30.

Occurs when a child acquires skills and/or learns at a slower pace than typical children the same age

a)

Developmental Disability

b)

Americans with Disability

c)

Developmental Delay

d)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

31.

When child care programs fully support children with developmental disabilities

a)

Inclusive Child Care Programs

b)

Americans with Disabilities Act

c)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

d)

Developmental Disabilities

32.

Can usually dress and undress themselves without assistance.

Are able to zip a coat and button a shirt.

Can usually tie shoes with some coaching.

Are able to brush teeth and comb hair without assistance.

a)

Young infants dressing routine

b)

Young toddlers dressing routine

c)

Older toddlers dressing routine

d)

Preschoolers dressing routine

33.

A federal law that "prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life"

a)

Americans with Disabilities Act

b)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

c)

Inclusive Child Care Programs

d)

Social Interactions

34.

It ensures that children with disabilities ages 3 to 21 receive a free and appropriate public education and that early intervention services are provided to eligible infants and toddlers

a)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

b)

Americans with Disabilities Act

c)

Inclusive Child Care Programs

d)

Social Interactions

35.

Shows a lack of energy

a)

Possible Physical Disabilities

b)

Possible Visual Problems

c)

Possible Hearing Problems

36.

Holds toys or books very close to eyes

a)

Possible Physical Disabilities

b)

Possible Visual Problems

c)

Possible Hearing Problems

37.

Avoids playing with other children

a)

Possible Physical Disabilities

b)

Possible Visual Problems

c)

Possible Hearing Problems

38.

Is a strategy that stops challenging behaviors before they begin, an it is the primary method child care professionals use to encourage children to discard these behaviors.

a)

Prevention

b)

Redirection

c)

Positive Reinforcement

d)

Routine

39.

Are ready for a wider range of foods.

They continue to eat cereal, fruits, and vegetables, adding other foods to create more of a variety.

Through feeding themselves finger food and using bowls and spoons, they are developing greater coordination and independence.

a)

Infants feeding routines

b)

Young toddlers feeding routine

c)

Older toddlers feeding routines

d)

Preschoolers feeding routines

40.

Is a strategy that is used to guide children's behavior by recognizing challenging behavior at its earliest stages and taking steps to stop it from escalating.

a)

Prevention

b)

Redirection

c)

Positive Reinforcement

d)

Routine

41.

Is a strategy in which desired behaviors are rewarded so that the child is encouraged to repeat it.

a)

Prevention

b)

Redirection

c)

Positive Reinforcement

d)

Routine

42.

A predictable sequence of steps or activities that are performed to complete a task.

a)

Prevention

b)

Redirection

c)

Positive Reinforcement

d)

Routine

43.

Establishing a predictable schedule and a familiar set of routines helps children feel a sense of:

a)

Security and Self-Esteem

b)

Time and Space

c)

Independence and competence

d)

All of the Above

44.

Can communicate when they are hungry and when they have had enough.

They may be able to sit for feedings.

May begin to drink from cups, as well as bottles; and they like to practice using the spoon as you feed them.

a)

Infants feeding routine

b)

Older toddlers feeding routine

c)

Preschoolers feeding routine

d)

Young toddlers feeding routine