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WorksheetsCDA Ch. 9 Social Skills
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 56mins
p. 394 What is the process of learning the skills and strategies used to build and maintain relationships with others called?
Emotional development
Cognitive development
Social development
Physical development
p. 394 What is one of the roles that early childhood educators play in the development of children's social skills?
They focus on building academic skills through the use of increased technology
They arrange settings to promote social activities and encourage prosocial behaviors
They discourage social interactions
They focus only on physical development
p. 394 What term is often used to describe the interconnected areas of social and emotional development?
Cognitive-emotional development
Social-cognitive development
Social-emotional development
Physical-emotional development
p. 395 How do most infants prefer to be held?
Firmly and without movement
Gently and with touch
Without any physical contact
Only by strangers
p. 395 What role do early childhood educators play in the lives of young infants?
They are the primary source of discipline
They provide relationship-based care and interact with each infant as an individual
They focus solely on academic instruction
They observe dramatic play, help them deepen it and provide appropriate props
p. 395 What is one way educators can introduce toys to young infants?
By giving them complex puzzles
By shaking a rattle so the baby can see and hear it
By showing them how to use a computer
By teaching them to read
p. 395 What is a common activity for mobile infants?
Reading books
Playing alongside each other and occasionally interacting
Take turns during play
Using toys to represent other real things
p. 396 During the mobile infant stage, what is one type of anxiety might children experience?
Stranger anxiety
Performance anxiety
Generalized anxiety
p. 396 What can parents and early educators do to help children get through stages of anxiety?
Remain calm and reassuring
Ignore the child's feelings
Introduce new people frequently
Avoid any form of routine
p. 396 Why is it beneficial for early childhood settings to have multiples of popular toys?
To reduce the pressure on toddlers to share before they are ready and to encourage dramatic play
To increase the amount of space available and encourage creativity
To limit children's choices and save money
To avoid teaching children how to share
p. 397 In order to counteract biases preschoolers may have absorbed, it is important to surround them with what?
Toys and games
Positive images of children that look and sound like them
Toys and stories that they are familiar with
Positive images of children that look and sound different from them
p. 397 What type of play is possible for preschool children now that they have increased cognitive and language skills?
Solitary play
Parallel play
Cooperative play
Onlooker play
p. 397 What are some prosocial behaviors observed in preschool children?
Sharing, taking turns, and helping at clean-up time
Running, jumping, and climbing
Reading, writing, and drawing
Singing, dancing, and acting
p. 397 What is empathy in preschool children described as in the text?
Being aware of another person's feelings and identifying with those feelings
Being able to read and write
Being able to solve mathematical problems
Being able to play sports
p. 398 Which of the following is a social skill developed by mobile infants (9-17 months)?
Recognize familiar voices
Engage in solitary play
Seek support from familiar adults
Respond to "No."
p. 398 What behavior might young infants (birth-8 months) exhibit to seek attention?
Engage in parallel play
Manipulate objects (might drop items on purpose)
Imitate each other's behavior
Know some children by name
p. 398 At what age do infants typically start to engage in "parallel play"?
Birth to 8 months
9 to 17 months
18 to 24 months
2 to 3 years
p. 399 Which of the following is a social skill developed by young preschoolers (3-4 years old)?
Have difficulty waiting, taking turns, and sharing
Show affection for special adults
Become more comfortable with strangers
React with aggression when conflicts arise
p. 399 What is one way toddlers (18-36 months) might react when another child is in distress?
Ignore the child
Cry as well or seek adult help
Laugh at the child
Run away from the child
p. 399 Which of the following is a characteristic of young preschoolers (3-4 years old) in terms of social skills?
Engage in parallel play
Have difficulty waiting, taking turns, and sharing
Plan and carry out pretend play with others
Become more comfortable with strangers
p. 400 Which of the following is a social skill that older preschoolers (4-5 years old) develop?
Initiate, respond to, and continue reciprocal conversations with adults.
Develop sophisticated mathematical skills.
Learn to read and write fluently.
Develop advanced computer skills.
p. 400 What is an important aspect of the setting to support social development?
The configuration of the setting and the materials available.
The number of teachers present.
The amount of homework assigned.
The focus on individual activities.
p. 400 What is one aspect of a well-designed setting in early childhood environments?
It offers open and protected spaces to safely get away from group life.
It reduces the need for social interactions.
It focuses solely on academic achievements.
It limits the number of materials available to children.
p. 401 Which of the following is a tip for supporting social development during napping?
Post interesting things to look at and talk about with individual infants.
Help infants who are restless fall asleep by co-regulating.
Offer encouragement when infants raise their heads or move in other ways.
Make sure space is large enough to accommodate stress-free drop-off and pick-up times.
p. 401 What is one way to support social development during tummy time?
Take your time during diapering so you can get to know, smile, coo, babble, and laugh with each infant.
Invite older infants to hold the clean diaper or show them how to help take off their socks.
Offer encouragement when infants raise their heads or move in other ways.
Post recent photos in the communication center of the infants at play.
p. 402 What is the purpose of attaching an unbreakable mirror to the wall for infants?
To help infants look at themselves and each other.
To decorate the infant environment.
To make the room appear larger.
To provide a surface for infants to draw on.
p. 403 What should be done to help infants enjoy each other's company at snack and mealtimes in the kitchen area?
Provide equipment that can be used by younger infants who tend to play alone.
Bring music and movement outdoors.
Have a low table with chairs for mobile infants who are ready for self-feeding.
Introduce infants to the sights, sounds, and smells of nature.
p. 403 Which of the following activities is suggested for supporting social development outdoors for infants?
Keep the area well-organized and clean.
Invite children to take part in preparing, serving, and cleaning up after snack and meal times.
Be aware of cultural differences in timetables and expectations for the development of feeding skills.
Provide a large wagon that an educator can use to pull several children around the playground.
p. 404 Which of the following is a recommended activity to support literacy and social development in toddlers?
Encourage families and toddlers to sit on the bench.
Use diapering times to have conversations.
Display and read books about friendship.
Post recent photos in the communication center.
p. 405 Which of the following is a tip for supporting social development in a toddler environment during dramatic play?
Provide only male dress-up items and accessories.
Include realistic items and open-ended items for play.
Avoid using any props or accessories.
Discourage children from role-playing.
p. 405 How can caregivers support social development through blocks and group meetings?
Include plenty of space for pairs and small groups to build together.
Limit the space to only one child at a time.
Avoid using any building blocks.
Discourage group activities.
What is one way to support social development in the science area of a preschool environment?
Use double-sided easels to encourage conversations between artists.
Set up the area so preschoolers can use self-help skills.
Offer materials that invite children to explore and discuss what they find.
Greet children warmly upon arrival.
Which activity is suggested for the art center to support social development?
Plan small group activities that encourage children to experiment with science concepts.
Post recent photos in the communication center of the preschoolers' activities.
Visit the art center and encourage the "artists" to observe and comment on each other's techniques and use of color.
Have one child learn how to use a new piece of equipment and then teach it to another child.
In the Math and Manipulatives area/center, what is encouraged to help children learn the rules?
Plan and lead small group cooking activities.
Play games with children.
Provide fidget toys, low chairs, lap blankets.
Lead activities that require cooperation for children to be successful.
Which activity is suggested for the Music and Movement area/center to support social development?
Provide multiple clean-up items.
Teach children partner dances.
Observe to see which props are most popular.
Provide opportunities for all children to access the group meeting.
p.409 According to the textbook, which learning model is the best predictor of children's later language and learning?
Academic curriculum models
Play-based models
Group reading sessions
Individual study time
p. 410 Sociologist Mildred Parten studied young children's play and identified six stages. Which of the following puts them in order?
Solitary, Unoccupied, Onlooker, Parallel Cooperative, Associative
Unoccupied, Solitary, Onlooker, Parallel, Associative, Cooperative
Solitary, Unoccupied, Parallel, Onlooker, Associative, Cooperative
Onlooker, Solitary, Unoccupied, Parallel, Cooperative, Associative
p. 410 What is the primary characteristic of unoccupied play?
The child plays alone with toys.
The child observes people and things in the environment.
The child watches other children play but does not join in.
The child plays side-by-side with other children.
p. 410 What is a characteristic of parallel play?
Children play together with the same materials.
Children play alone with different materials.
Children play side-by-side but do not interact.
Children watch others play but do not join in.
p. 410 In associative play, what do children typically do?
Play alone with toys
Watch others play
Engage in separate but related activities and exchange materials
Work together to complete a common goal
p. 410 What is the main goal of cooperative play?
Observing others
Playing alone
Completing a common goal
Playing side-by-side
p. 411 While pretending to engage in social interactions, such as eating a
family meal or dressing a doll for bed, children use _____ to fill in the blanks.
spatial skills
social cues
a script
props
p. 411: What is social referencing?
The ability to play alone
Reading others' expressions to determine how to respond
The act of building physical strength through play
The method of organizing toys
p. 411 What is emotional self-regulation linked closely to?
Physical play
Dramatic play
Solitary play
Competitive play
p. 411-412 What is evidence of developing self-regulation skills in children?
Mastering and employing social skills like sharing and taking turns
Talking about themselves in family discussions
Playing with pets
Expressing their feels in a creative form with paint or found obects
p. 412 What can early childhood educators add to dramatic play settings to make them more relevant to children's lives?
Grocery store, business, veterinary clinic, post office, hair salon, medical office
Amusement park, zoo, aquarium, circus
Library, museum, art gallery, theater
Beach, mountain, forest, desert
p. 412 How can preschoolers help in creating a new dramatic play setting?
By sharing their experiences, interests, and materials that appeal to them
By following the teacher's instructions
By watching educational videos
By reading books about dramatic play
p. 413: Which type of storage containers are appropriate for storing prop boxes for children to use in dramatic play?
Plastic storage bin, cardboard filing box, handles, or a basket
Wooden crates, metal boxes, or plastic bags
Glass containers, metal bins, or paper bags
Cardboard boxes, plastic bags, or wooden crates
p. 413 What is one item that can be included in an optometrist-themed prop box?
Eye chart
Toy stethoscope
Plastic fruits
Toy cars
p. 413 Which of the following is NOT listed as an item for the car wash prop box?
Towels for drying "cars"
Buckets
Stethoscope
Spray bottle
p. 414 What is the foundation for trust and understanding in relationships according to the text?
Secure attachment
Financial stability
Physical appearance
Academic success
p. 414 What is secure attachment?
The absence of trust and meaningful relationships
A type of attachment where the child feels safe and trustful towards the parent
A type of attachment where the child shows hesitation or ignores the parent
A type of attachment where the child demonstrates emotional disturbance
p. 415 What is the Infant Strange Situation used for?
To identify different types of attachment in young children
To measure the intelligence of young children
To assess the physical health of young children
To evaluate the language skills of young children
p. 415 What does avoidant attachment indicate about the parent-child relationship?
The child feels secure and trusts the parent
The child’s needs are not being met and there is a lack of trust
The child has a consistent and loving relationship with the parent
The child is emotionally disturbed and shows irritation
p. 415 What is indicated by an anxious attachment?
The child feels secure and trusts the parent
The child’s needs are always met and there is no concern
The child shows a mixed emotional response and feelings of insecurity
The child demonstrates behaviors of emotional disturbance and irritation
p. 415: Which type of attachment is often related to more disturbing circumstances?
Secure attachment
Avoidant attachment
Anxious attachment
Disorganized attachment
p. 416 What is one way early childhood educators can form secure attachments with children?
Ignoring their emotional needs
Using children's names and offering appropriate hugs
Avoiding physical contact
Speaking only in their own language
p. 417 What is one of the benefits of children participating in group activities within a learning community?
They learn to work independently
They learn to value and respect each other's thoughts and feelings
They become more competitive
They focus solely on individual achievements
p. 417 According to Nancy Jones, what is one way to promote friendly social learning?
Plan an errand for a child to do a task such as retrieving a book from the shelf
Assign children to work alone
Limit interactions to large group activities
Avoid giving children any responsibilities
p. 417 What is one of the activities mentioned that children can do in groups to help promote a learning community?
Reading alone
Writing thank you notes to guests
Watching TV
Playing video games
p. 418 What is one way to encourage children to support one another?
By giving them individual tasks
Letting them help a classmate that is struggling on the activity
By making them compete against each other
By letting them play alone
p. 418 What should be done to keep track of children when moving from one place to the next and encourage social learning?
Let them go ahead without any instructions
Tell them a specific place to wait for the rest of the group
Allow them to wander freely
Avoid giving any directions
p. 418 What is one way to encourage cooperation among children?
Play competitive games
Play non-competitive games
Avoid playing games
Let children play alone
p. 418 What is one benefit of children cooperating during games?
Increases stress levels
Reduces group trust
Develops critical listening skills
Decreases motivation
p. 418 What is one way to provide a positive, supportive learning community throughout the day?
Avoiding group activities
Choice time (indoors and outdoors)
Playing only competitive games
Making all activities group activites
p. 419 What is the recommended duration for a short daily group meeting with a new community of learners?
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
p. 419 What should children do if they do not want to participate in group meetings?
Play outside
Read alone quietly
Take a nap
Watch TV
p. 419 What is one of the benefits of mealtimes during family-style dining?
Children learn to eat quickly
Children develop friendships
Children learn to cook
Children practice math skills
p. 420: According to Laura Berk, how is friendship defined?
A relationship involving competition and rivalry.
A mutual relationship involving companionship, sharing, and understanding.
A relationship based on authority and obedience.
A mutual relationship involving isolation and independence.
p. 420 What do successful friendships in early childhood contribute to?
Children's academic performance.
Children's quality of life and sense of belonging.
Children's physical strength.
Children's financial stability.
p. 420 What skills do children with strong social skills exhibit in the face of rejection?
They become aggressive.
They withdraw and isolate themselves.
They explain their rejection, bounce back, and reach out again.
They ignore their peers.
p. 420 How can early childhood educators support friendship among children?
By forcing children to be friends with everyone.
By creating opportunities for children to play and work together.
By isolating children who are shy or reluctant.
By ignoring children's social interactions.
p. 421 What is one way to discuss the subject of friendship during group time?
Use puppets to tell a story about friendship
Have children write essays about their friends
Show a movie about friendship
Have children draw pictures of their friends
p. 421 How can children be encouraged to see the value of teamwork?
By describing their shared efforts and success
By giving them individual tasks
By having them work alone
By rewarding them with candy
p. 421 What is one way to model the joys of friendship to children?
Talk to them about your own friendships
Show them a friendship movie
Give them friendship bracelets
Have them read a friendship book alone
