WorksheetsFinal Exam Review (Child Development)
Total questions: 160
Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins
The people, places and things that surround and influence a person.
environment
heredity
caregivers
behavior
The best way to learn about children is to read books about them.
True
False
Why is it important to understand typical behaviors of children?
To help correct poor behavior
To find out if you enjoy children.
To change behavior you do not like.
To respond to children appropriately.
Noting that a child must be happy because he was laughing is an example of a subjective observation.
True
False
Adolescence
Young Adulthood
Middle Age
Late Adulthood
Very Late Adulthood
The terms “nature” and “nurture” refer to...
the struggle faced by many teens.
heredity and environment.
birds and insects.
children tempted by peer pressure.
Which of the following methods of observation is most useful for trying to change an unwanted behavior?
(a)
baseline
A count made before any steps are taken to try to change a behavior.
interpretation
An analysis of a behavior.
confidentiality
Protecting privacy.
Brain
is the least developed organ at birth.
child development
the study of how children master new skills
behavior
ways of acting or responding
sequence
step-by-step pattern that development follows
self-esteem
how you value yourself
neurons
brain has billions of nerve cells
The stages of development are similar for all children all over the world.
True
False
Sigmund Freud believed that childhood experiences had little effect on people's adult life.
True
False
The stage of life between Adolescence and The Thirties is called Young Adulthood.
True
False
You can learn more about children by reading about them than by observing them.
True
False
When you are observing children, it is a good idea to share your opinions of the children's behavior with your friends.
True
False
When you state your opinion about an event, you are giving an objective observation.
True
False
What have researchers found out about childhood?
It has a profound influence on the rest of a person's life.
The more dependent a child is, the happier he or she is.
Virtually everyone has a happy childhood.
Most adults have few memories of their childhood.
What are the years from 55 to 75 called?
late adulthood
middle age
adolescence
very late adulthood
Which statement about an observation is subjective?
Jamie kicked Sonya because he was angry.
Sonya knocked down Jamie's block tower.
Jamie kicked Sonya after she took his block.
Sonya sat in a corner while the other children were having their snack.
What type of observation record is probably most useful if you are trying to change a certain behavior a child has?
running record
anecdotal record
subjective observation
frequency count
What kind of record is a child care worker creating if he writes down a child's behavior during nap time every day for three weeks?
running record
anecdotal record
frequency count
subjective observation
How does stimulation affect babies?
It helps their nervous systems develop.
It slows down the development of pathways in the brain.
It makes them less able to respond to caregivers' affection.
all of the above
What is the purpose of a developmental checklist?
to determine a child's emotional development
to keep track of the number of times a child performs a particular action
to create an anecdotal record of a child's behavior
to create a list of observed skills or behaviors
What is the last step in an observation?
identifying the when, where, who and what
making comparisons
reviewing and clarifying
knowing your purpose
Emilio has brown hair. How can you explain this?
heredity
environment
development
interpretation
You have observed that Chuck and Robert played happily together for a half hour. In your notes, you state that Chuck and Robert appear to be friends. How would you describe this statement?
an objective observation
a break in confidentiality
an interpretation
a developmental task
A person's development from birth to death is referred to as the human _______.
cell
micro-organism
life cycle
genome
When observers keep a(n) ______ record of a child's behavior, they record everything observed for a set period of time, such as 20 minutes.
running
anecdotal
interpretive
objective
What is the purpose of a developmental checklist?
to determine a child’s emotional development
to keep track of the number of times a child performs a particular action
to create an anecdotal record of a child’s behavior
to create a list of observed skills or behaviors
What are the two basic types of adoptions?
birth and adolescent
maternity and paternity
confidential and open
external and internal
What are a father’s legal obligations to his child?
He is not legally responsible for the child’s care if he is not married to the child’s mother.
He is legally responsible for the child’s care only if he lives in the same state.
He is legally responsible for the child’s care until the child is 18.
He is legally responsible for the child’s care until the child is married.
Janney’s parents are divorced. Janney lives with her mother and visits her father every other weekend. Which statement is true?
Janney lives in an extended family.
Janney lives in a blended family.
Janney’s father is the custodial parent.
Janney’s mother is the custodial parent.
There are two people in Eric’s household: himself and his father. What kind of family structure is this?
single-parent family
extended family
blended family
nuclear family
In what stage of the family life cycle does a family typically have school-age children?
expanding stage
developing stage
launching stage
all of these
In what stage of the family life cycle do parents have more time for one another because their children are out on their own?
expanding stage
developing stage
couple stage
middle stage
Why might parents have difficulties during the expanding stage?
Infants require a lot of care, leaving little time for the couple to be alone.
It is often hard for parents to adjust when their children leave home.
Teens require a lot of attention as they learn to be independent.
As couples grow older, they often have many health difficulties.
Which parenting style is most likely to allow a child to suffer the consequences of his actions if he breaks a rule?
authoritarian
permissive
traditional
assertive-democratic
What is a type of negative reinforcement?
praising a child
taking away a privilege
spending extra time with a child
protecting a child from the logical consequences of her actions
Which of these is a way that parents can pass on values to their children?
avoiding talking about any family conflicts
moving frequently so their children have a variety of experiences
always treating others with respect
teaching children to use technology
If your mother is divorced and gets remarried, what does her new husband automatically become to you?
your adoptive father
your biological father
your stepfather
your custodial parent
Sixteen-year-old Bin asks his mother if he can stay out an hour later because it is his birthday. His mother listens carefully and agrees that Bin’s request is reasonable. What parenting style is his mother using?
assertive-democratic
authoritarian
permissive
positive reinforcement
Merry would never bother to ask her father if she could stay out past her curfew because she knows the answer would be “No.” What parenting style is her father using?
permissive
assertive-democratic
authoritarian
positive reinforcement
Joe has no curfew. He simply stays out until he gets tired or all his friends have gone home. What parenting style are Joe’s parents using?
assertive-democratic
authoritarian
positive reinforcement
permissive
Why should you give a limited number of directions when telling a child to do something?
The child will become angry with being overworked.
The child is likely to forget the directions.
It takes too much time to give multiple directions.
It provides negative reinforcement.
Which of these is generally an appropriate method of disciplining a child?
requiring her to take a time-out
bribing her
belittling her
threatening to withhold love
What is a positive way to handle a family conflict?
Create a family tradition.
Ignore any individuals who disagree with the rest of the family.
Be an active listener.
Develop a more permissive parenting style.
A parenting style that considers the child’s needs and the parent’s point of view.
Permissive
Democratic
Authoritarian
Parents, as strong leaders, make most decisions and expect children to accept their judgment.
Permissive
Democratic
Authoritarian
Parents allow children the greatest freedom and all the decision making responsibility.
Permissive
Democratic
Authoritarian
Brayden tried his very best to win the football game in order to please his parents. Brayden really didn’t care much about football, but his parents enjoyed the sport and wanted him to participate.
Permissive
Authoritarian
Democratic
Scenario: A mother takes her two twins to the grocery store. The twins begin fighting and running around the store, knocking down a tower of boxes. When other people look at her, she just shrugs her shoulders and says, "kids will be kids." Select the correct parenting style below.
Permissive
Uninvolved
Authoritarian
Which is an example of a blended family?
A mother and father.
A mother and father who have 3 children.
A mother who has 2 children who marries a father who has one child.
An adopted child.
Who is part of your extended family?
Your cousins, uncles & aunts.
You mother and father.
Your siblings.
Your children.
Which is an example of an adopted family?
A mother and father who have one child on their own and then another child that they have adopted.
Two siblings that look the same.
A cousin and a brother.
Two siblings.
According to Galinsky’s stages of parenthood, what stage occurs during pregnancy?
interpretive
interdependent
image-making
nurturing
According to Galinsky’s stages of parenthood, what stage occurs during the child’s adolescence?
interpretive
interdependent
image-making
nurturing
According to Galinsky’s stages of parenthood, what is an important task of the parent during the nurturing stage?
clarify the parent’s role as the authority figure
become emotionally attached to the child
decide what knowledge and values the child needs
establish boundaries
According to Galinsky’s stages of parenthood, what is an important task of the parent during the interdependent stage?
clarify the parent’s role as the authority figure
become emotionally attached to the child
decide what knowledge and values the child needs
establish boundaries
What are the three stages of prenatal development in order?
Germinal, Embryotic, Fetal
Embryonic, Germinal, Fetal
Embryonic, Fetal, Germinal
Fetal, Germinal, Embryonic
Development that takes place between conception and birth
ovum
placenta
prenatal develpment
umbilical cord
Loss of fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy
Congenital problems
Low Birth weight
Miscarriage
Stillbirth
Expulsion of a baby from the mother's body before week 20 of pregnancy.
Congenital problems
Low birth weight
Miscarriage
Stillbirth
What is infertility?
The man cannot produce sperm
The fetus cannot form
Not being able to get pregnant
Damage of the placenta
In prenatal development, a (a) is the fertilized egg.
During prenatal development, the developing baby is called a (a) .
What is designed to cushion and protect the growing fetus?
fallopian tubes
amniotic fluid
overaries
placenta
How many months does it typically take for a fetus to fully develop?
9 months
7 months
10 months
one year
Identify during which trimester does the following event takes place.
EMBRYO BEGINS TO MOVE
FIRST TRIMESTER
SECOND TRIMESTER
THIRD TRIMESTER
Identify during which trimester does the following event takes place.
SEX CAN BE DETERMINED
FIRST TRIMESTER
SECOND TRIMESTER
THIRD TRIMESTER
Identify during which trimester does the following event takes place.
CAPABLE OF HEARING SOUNDS
FIRST TRIMESTER
SECOND TRIMESTER
THIRD TRIMESTER
True or False? A pediatrician specializes in treating children.
TRUE
FALSE
True or False? A obstetrician specializes in treating children after they are born.
TRUE
FALSE
The (a) period is the first month after the baby is born.
Postpartum (a) is a condition in which new mothers may feel very sad, cry, have little energy, and feel overly anxious about the baby, have very little interest in the baby, and, in extreme cases, may think about harming the baby.
At what age do babies typically start to socially smile?
6 months
1 month
4 to 5 months
2 to 3 months
What is a significant milestone for a 6-month-old baby?
Rolls over from tummy to back
Begins crawling
Starts to coo
Uses basic gestures
When do babies usually begin babbling?
12 months
9 months
6 months
3 months
What is a common milestone for a 9-month-old baby?
Starts cruising
Begins to understand object permanence
Starts to chuckle
Uses basic gestures
When do babies typically start to crawl?
8 to 10 months
12 months
4 months
6 to 7 months
When do babies typically start to walk?
6 months
24 months
9 months
12 to 18 months
Is this child using a fine or gross motor skill?
Fine
Gross
Is this child using a fine or gross motor skill?
Fine
Gross
Is this child using a fine or gross motor skill?
Fine
Gross
Is this child using a fine or gross motor skill?
Fine
Gross
Is this child using a fine or gross motor skill?
Fine
Gross
Is this child using a fine or gross motor skill?
Fine
Gross
Is this child using a fine or gross motor skill?
Fine
Gross
Is this child using a fine or gross motor skill?
Fine
Gross
Sharing with friends is what type of development?
Physical
Intellectual
Emotional
Social
Lifting head up and rolling over is what type of development?
physical
intellectual
emotional
social
Learning shapes and numbers is what type of development?
physical
intellectual
emotional
social
Learning to control my temper is what type of development?
physical
intellectual
emotional
social
Crying and smiling and showing other feelings is what type of development?
physical
intellectual
emotional
social
Making friends is what kind of development?
physical
intellectual
emotional
social
Growing taller is what type of development?
physical
intellectual
emotional
social
Which is false?
Development continues until we die.
Development is another word for growth.
Development refers only to physical growth.
Development can be physical, intellectual, emotional, or social.
The ability to move the hands and fingers precisely in relation to what is seen is called________________________.
gross motor skill
fine motor skill
hand-eye coordination
reflex
A ________________________ is an instinctive, automatic response, such as grasping or sucking.
gross motor skill
fine motor skill
hand-eye coordination
reflex
What does it mean by active immunization?
immunization that can be activated by crying
babies are given the vaccines and their body replicates it so that they can't get hurt by the disease
the type of immunization that is active
A (a) is the disease-carrying germ that is usually injected into the body.
An (a) is a feeling response to the world around us.
(a) is the uncontrollable crying of an otherwise healthy baby.
ENTRY LEVEL JOB
The kind of job many people take when they first enter a career area.
Someone with some education beyond high school that trains him/her for a certain field.
This person has a position that requires at least a degree from a 4-year college/tech school in a specific area of study.
Someone who chooses to be self-employed or to own his/her own business.
PARAPROFESSIONAL
The kind of job many people take when they first enter a career area.
Someone with some education beyond high school that trains him/her for a certain field.
This person has a position that requires at least a degree from a 4-year college/tech school in a specific area of study.
Someone who chooses to be self-employed or to own his/her own business.
PROFESSIONAL
The kind of job many people take when they first enter a career area.
Someone with some education beyond high school that trains him/her for a certain field.
This person has a position that requires at least a degree from a 4-year college/tech school in a specific area of study.
Someone who chooses to be self-employed or to own his/her own business.
PROFESSIONAL
The kind of job many people take when they first enter a career area.
Someone with some education beyond high school that trains him/her for a certain field.
This person has a position that requires at least a degree from a 4-year college/tech school in a specific area of study.
Someone who chooses to be self-employed or to own his/her own business.
ENTREPRENEUR
The kind of job many people take when they first enter a career area.
Someone with some education beyond high school that trains him/her for a certain field.
This person has a position that requires at least a degree from a 4-year college/tech school in a specific area of study.
Someone who chooses to be self-employed or to own his/her own business.
An assistant teacher in a preschool is an example of a(n) ________________.
PROFESSIONAL
PARAPROFESSIONAL
ENTREPRENEUR
ENTRY-LEVEL JOB
A kindergarten teacher is an example of a(n) ________________.
PROFESSIONAL
PARAPROFESSIONAL
ENTREPRENEUR
ENTRY-LEVEL JOB
Getting a job at a day care center right out of high school is an example of a(n) ________________.
PROFESSIONAL
PARAPROFESSIONAL
ENTREPRENEUR
ENTRY-LEVEL JOB
The life of a(n) _________________ can be both challenging and exciting.
PROFESSIONAL
PARAPROFESSIONAL
ENTREPRENEUR
ENTRY-LEVEL JOB
An (a) is a natural talent or potential for learning a skill.
A(n) (a) is a skill you have already developed.
What is the different between an internship and job shadowing?
An internship is a job where a person works for little or no money to gain job experience, whereas to job shadow means to observe someone performing a job.
A job shadow is a job where a person works for little or no money to gain job experience, whereas an internship means to observe someone performing a job.
An internship is a job where a person works for a small salary to gain job experience, whereas to job shadow means to observe someone performing a job.
Trick question. There is no difference.
What is the difference between work-based learning and service learning?
Work-based learning is a school-based program which offers the opportunity to combine in-school & on-the-job learning, whereas service learning is a school program where students volunteer in their communities as a graduation requirement.
Service learning is a school-based program which offers the opportunity to combine in-school & on-the-job learning, whereas work-based learning is a school program where students volunteer in their communities as a graduation requirement.
Work-based learning is a school-based program which offers the opportunity to combine in-school & on-the-job learning. Work-based learning offers financial compensation; on the the other hand, service learning is a school program where students volunteer in their communities as a graduation requirement.
Trick question. They are the same thing.
A ______________ is all the career moves and job experience that a person gains as they work toward a career goal.
CAREER PATH
CAREER LADDER
A ______________is a visualization of your chosen career.
CAREER PATH
CAREER LADDER
The practice of using personal and professional contacts to further your career goal is called:
NETWORKING
JOB-SHADOWING
INTERNING
IDK
A (a) fair is an event where employers with job openings meet with potential employees.
A (a) is a concise document that summarizes your career objectives, education, work experience, and accomplishments.
A __________ __________ is an introductory letter sent with a resume.
(a)
A ___________ is a skill or ability needed to do a specific job.
job-specific skill
transferrable skill
A ___________ are general skills used in schools and in various types of job.
job-specific skill
transferrable skill
Being (a) means doing the right thing.
What does COBRA stand for?
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Cool or Boring Reading Activity
Can Old Bears Really Act?
IDK
True or False? COBRA is a law that ensures former employees can keep a health insurance plan they received through their former employer for up to 18 months after they leave their job.
TRUE
FALSE
True or False? Unemployment benefits are funds paid by individual states to employed people who are actively seeking employment.
TRUE
FALSE
What do dendrites do?
Receives information from other neurons via neurotransmitters
Produces fatty tissue for the Myelin Sheath
Sends information to the next cell
Controls the speed of electrical signal through the axon
What do axons do?
Receives information from other neurons
Produces fatty tissue for the Myelin Sheath
Sends information to the next cell
Controls the speed of electrical signal through the axon
The branch like figures that receive impulses & conducts them to the cell body
Dendrite
Axon
Cell Body
Myelin
Part of the brain's cerebrum and its growth permits more complex learning.
Cortex
Axon
Dendrite
Myelin
Transmits instructions from the cell body to another neuron.
Cortex
Axon
Dendrite
Myelin
One and Two year Olds
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Three to Five Year Olds
Toddlers
Preschoolers
By the age of 18 months, children have become (a) -centered.
(a) rivalry is the competition between brothers or sisters for parents' affection and attention.
Parallel (a) is when children play near, but not actually with, other children.
(a) play is when children play and interact with one another.
Unplanned learning
incidental learning
trail and error learning
imitation
directed learning
when a child tries several solutions to find one that works.
incidental learning
trail and error learning
imitation
directed learning
learning by watching and copying others.
incidental learning
trail and error learning
imitation
directed learning
learning that results from being taught by others (parents, teachers, older siblings, etc.)
incidental learning
trail and error learning
imitation
directed learning
A ________________ is a break or crack in a bone.
fracture
sprain
A ________________ is an injury caused by sudden, violent stretching of a joint or muscle.
fracture
sprain
(a) is the temporary backward movement to an earlier stage of development.
Which of the following are causes of stress for children? Check all that apply.
divorce
crime
moving
school
money
lifelong condition caused by a person's inability to produce enough insulin.
Type 1 Diabetes
Autism
Dyslexia
ADHD
learning disability that prevents a child from understand printed symbols in a normal way.
Type 1 Diabetes
Autism
Dyslexia
ADHD
a disorder that affects a child's ability to communicate and interact with others.
Type 1 Diabetes
Autism
Dyslexia
ADHD
a behavioral disorder in which children often fail to finish what they have started, do not seem to listen, and are easily distracted.
Type 1 Diabetes
Autism
Dyslexia
ADHD
(a) children have the ability to show special abilities in one or more areas.
