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221 early childhood

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

By what age does the brain reach approximately 95% of its adult volume?

a)

3 years

b)

5 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

2.

What brain development process increases the speed and efficiency of neural transmission during early childhood?

a)

Synaptogenesis

b)

Pruning

c)

Myelination

d)

Lateralization

3.

Which part of the brain shows distinct spurts of growth that help with planning and attention during early childhood?

a)

Occipital lobe

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Frontal lobe

d)

Temporal lobe

4.

At age 4, a child’s gross motor skills typically include:

a)

Climbing tall trees

b)

Simple hopping only

c)

Adventurous climbing like on jungle gyms

d)

Only crawling and standing

5.

What is a key contextual factor that can influence brain development in early childhood?

a)

Height

b)

Parenting quality

c)

Reading ability

d)

Number of siblings

6.

Fine motor coordination improves significantly around which age?

a)

2 years

b)

3 years

c)

4–5 years

d)

6 years

7.

According to WHO, how much sleep should children in early childhood get per night?

a)

8–10 hours

b)

10–13 hours

c)

12–15 hours

d)

9–11 hours

8.

Which condition is not associated with sleep problems in early childhood?

a)

ADHD

b)

Narcolepsy

c)

Heart disease

d)

Overweight

9.

What is the leading nutritional issue for malnourished children from low-income families?

a)

Protein deficiency

b)

Vitamin D deficiency

c)

Iron-deficiency anemia

d)

Dehydration

10.

Which statement best reflects WHO’s recommendation for physical activity in 3–4-year-olds?

a)

1 hour of light activity per day

b)

3 hours per day including 1 hour of moderate-to-vigorous activity

c)

2 hours of screen time

d)

No activity recommendations for children

11.

Which factor is most directly linked to childhood obesity?

a)

Genetics

b)

Overprotection

c)

Caregiver behavior

d)

School quality

12.

The primary reason for higher injury risk in early childhood is:

a)

Weak immune system

b)

Poor vision

c)

Inherent exploratory behavior

d)

Brain immaturity

13.

What does BMI measure in young children?

a)

Bone density

b)

Fat-to-muscle ratio

c)

Body weight relative to height

d)

Waist circumference

14.

Which aspect of development is most influenced by healthy eating in early childhood?

a)

Emotional regulation

b)

Skeletal growth

c)

Verbal intelligence

d)

Peer relationships

15.

Why is consistent sleep/wake timing emphasized in early childhood?

a)

Enhances sociability

b)

Prevents nightmares

c)

Supports emotional and physical regulation

d)

Improves vision

16.

In Piaget's preoperational stage, what are “operations”?

a)

Logical, reversible mental actions

b)

Physical movements

c)

Language-based skills

d)

Sensorimotor adaptations

17.

A child saying “the moon is following me” demonstrates:

a)

Centration

b)

Animism

c)

Egocentrism

d)

Conservation

18.

The Three Mountain Task illustrates which cognitive limitation?

a)

Animism

b)

Irreversibility

c)

Egocentrism

d)

Lack of attention

19.

In the symbolic function substage (ages 2–4), children begin to:

a)

Think logically

b)

Understand conservation

c)

Mentally represent objects

d)

Avoid pretend play

20.

A child failing a conservation task is demonstrating:

a)

Mastery of reversibility

b)

Lack of centering

c)

Animistic thinking

d)

Centration

21.

According to Vygotsky, what is the ZPD?

a)

An area of brain growth

b)

Range of tasks doable with help

c)

Memory-based skill zone

d)

Emotional regulation capacity

22.

“Scaffolding” in Vygotsky’s theory refers to:

a)

A child’s imaginative ability

b)

The layering of memory

c)

Temporary support during learning

d)

Steps in brain development

23.

In Vygotsky’s view, what plays a key role in shaping thought?

a)

Genetics

b)

Emotions

c)

Language

d)

Nutrition

24.

Executive attention includes all of the following except:

a)

Monitoring tasks

b)

Detecting errors

c)

Memory storage

d)

Dealing with challenges

25.

In information processing, what improves most significantly in early childhood?

a)

Emotional regulation

b)

Executive attention

c)

Intelligence quotient

d)

Verbal skills

26.

A child who becomes distracted by flashy images instead of relevant information is demonstrating a deficiency in:

a)

Long-term memory

b)

Planfulness

c)

Salience detection

d)

Reversibility

27.

Short-term memory lasts approximately:

a)

1–5 seconds

b)

10 seconds

c)

30 seconds

d)

2 minutes

28.

The “memory-span task” is primarily used to assess:

a)

Emotional memory

b)

Long-term memory

c)

Short-term memory

d)

Language memory

29.

Which best describes autobiographical memory?

a)

Memory of facts

b)

Procedural memory

c)

Memory of life events

d)

Semantic recall

30.

Theory of Mind development between ages 3–5 includes understanding:

a)

Metaphors

b)

False beliefs

c)

Language rules

d)

Sleep patterns

31.

Which is a critical influence on the development of Theory of Mind?

a)

Attachment security

b)

Nutrition

c)

Executive functioning

d)

Height

32.

A child believing Sally knows the ball was moved (when she didn’t see it) fails at:

a)

Animism

b)

Object permanence

c)

Conservation

d)

False belief understanding

33.

What does Piaget's term "centration" refer to?

a)

Dividing attention

b)

Focusing on multiple aspects

c)

Focusing on one feature

d)

Lack of imagination

34.

Children can show conservation of volume before number. This critiques:

a)

Vygotsky

b)

Freud

c)

Piaget’s strict sequence

d)

Information processing models

35.

Executive function includes all except:

a)

Cognitive inhibition

b)

Delay of gratification

c)

Sensory processing

d)

Goal-setting

36.

The marshmallow experiment by Mischel et al. studied:

a)

Nutritional choices

b)

Language acquisition

c)

Delay of gratification

d)

Emotional dysregulation

37.

A child who says “foots” instead of “feet” is demonstrating:

a)

Underregularization

b)

Overregularization

c)

Morphological regression

d)

Syntax inversion

38.

Jean Berko’s “wug” test was designed to evaluate:

a)

Emotional expression

b)

Memory

c)

Grammar rule acquisition

d)

Play behavior

39.

During early childhood, syntax and semantics become more:

a)

Erratic

b)

Basic

c)

Advanced

d)

Limited

40.

Pragmatics refers to:

a)

The rules of grammar

b)

The social rules of language use

c)

Cognitive logic

d)

Morphological analysis

41.

Which approach emphasizes child exploration in early childhood education?

a)

Direct-instruction approach

b)

Child-centered approach

c)

Montessori method

d)

Academic approach

42.

Lilian Katz critiques academic-focused programs for:

a)

Lack of discipline

b)

Failing standardized tests

c)

Pressuring children at the cost of meaningful learning

d)

Encouraging creativity too much

43.

A high-quality ECE program supports:

a)

Only cognitive development

b)

Strict discipline

c)

Both cognitive and socioemotional development

d)

No adult involvement

44.

One controversy in early childhood education is the debate between:

a)

STEM vs Humanities

b)

Structured play vs Free play

c)

Child-centered vs Academic approaches

d)

Public vs Private education

45.

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds benefit most from ECE programs that emphasize:

a)

Standardized testing

b)

Language memorization

c)

Supportive scaffolding and holistic development

d)

Competitive environments

46.

Which of the following most accurately describes the difference between sustained attention and executive attention?

a)

Sustained attention is about multitasking; executive attention is about ignoring distractions

b)

Sustained attention involves focus over time; executive attention involves managing thoughts for goals

c)

Executive attention is short-term; sustained attention is permanent

d)

They are identical processes

47.

Preschoolers tend to focus on stimuli that are:

a)

Emotionally neutral

b)

Familiar

c)

Salient but irrelevant

d)

Abstract and conceptual

48.

A child who lacks “planfulness” will likely:

a)

Ignore tasks

b)

Systematically evaluate all options

c)

Be random or impulsive in problem solving

d)

Overthink simple choices

49.

What factor significantly improves long-term memory in young children?

a)

Repetition only

b)

Rote memorization

c)

The presence of retrieval cues and prompts

d)

Fast reaction times

50.

According to information processing theory, the increase in speed of processing during early childhood is partly due to:

a)

Larger brain size

b)

Environmental enrichment

c)

Ongoing myelination

d)

Growth in height

51.

Executive functioning in early childhood includes all the following except:

a)

Cognitive flexibility

b)

Goal setting

c)

Delay of gratification

d)

Motor coordination

52.

Which of the following best illustrates cognitive inhibition in a preschooler?

a)

Blocking out distractions while doing a puzzle

b)

Speaking out of turn in class

c)

Pretending to be a superhero

d)

Asking constant questions

53.

The pragmatic aspect of language includes:

a)

Word order

b)

Appropriate use of language in context

c)

Grammar rules

d)

Memorizing vocabulary

54.

Erikson’s stage of development for early childhood is:

a)

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

b)

Initiative vs Guilt

c)

Industry vs Inferiority

d)

Trust vs Mistrust

55.

In Erikson’s theory, initiative develops when children:

a)

Are punished for mistakes

b)

Are allowed to explore and make decisions

c)

Are overprotected

d)

Experience strict routines

56.

A child's representation of themselves, including traits and preferences, is referred to as:

a)

Self-regulation

b)

Self-esteem

c)

Self-understanding

d)

Self-control

57.

Children’s understanding of others in early childhood often includes recognition of:

a)

Ambiguous moral choices

b)

Surface-level traits like emotions and desires

c)

Deep character analysis

d)

Multiple perspectives simultaneously

58.

Empathy in children requires:

a)

Logical reasoning

b)

Parental instruction

c)

Perspective-taking

d)

Discipline training

59.

Freud’s superego represents:

a)

The instinctual drive

b)

The realistic self

c)

The moral conscience

d)

The logical mind

60.

Which of the following is an example of a moral feeling that influences behavior?

a)

Logical reasoning

b)

Shame

c)

Scripted behavior

d)

Motor memory

61.

According to Piaget, moral reasoning in children is best developed through:

a)

Parent-child discipline

b)

Rule imposition

c)

Mutual give-and-take with peers

d)

Religious instruction

62.

A child who follows rules only when an adult is watching demonstrates:

a)

Internalized morality

b)

Moral behavior based on surveillance

c)

Empathetic development

d)

Superego dominance

63.

In Piaget’s theory, younger children tend to focus on:

a)

Intentions

b)

Abstract rules

c)

Outcomes of actions

d)

Consequences of empathy

64.

Gender roles are influenced by:

a)

Only biology

b)

Social and biological factors

c)

Cognitive development only

d)

Environmental exposure only

65.

According to the biological perspective, gender differences may arise due to:

a)

Imitation of parents

b)

Prenatal hormone exposure

c)

Cultural narratives

d)

Schooling

66.

Social theories of gender development emphasize:

a)

Peer modeling and reinforcement

b)

Chromosomal variation

c)

Frontal lobe maturation

d)

Iron levels

67.

According to cognitive theories, gender identity is developed through:

a)

Emotional learning

b)

Operant conditioning

c)

Internal mental representations

d)

Physical interaction

68.

Gender schema theory posits that children:

a)

Passively absorb gender roles

b)

Reject gender labels

c)

Build mental frameworks to understand gender

d)

Develop only from media exposure

69.

A preschooler insisting 'boys don't wear pink' illustrates:

a)

Gender identity confusion

b)

Gender schemas

c)

Egocentrism

d)

Self-regulation failure

70.

Emotional self-regulation involves:

a)

Social comparisons

b)

Hiding all emotions

c)

Modulating emotional arousal to achieve goals

d)

Mimicking adult emotions

71.

Children become better at regulating emotions due to maturation of the:

a)

Temporal lobe

b)

Hippocampus

c)

Prefrontal cortex

d)

Amygdala

72.

When a child feels proud for helping a friend, they are showing:

a)

Moral disengagement

b)

Emotional instability

c)

Positive moral emotions

d)

Cognitive inflexibility

73.

Children with poor emotional regulation are at greater risk for:

a)

Language delay

b)

Academic giftedness

c)

Externalizing behaviors

d)

Higher empathy

74.

Shame differs from guilt in that shame:

a)

Is less intense

b)

Is linked to specific behavior

c)

Involves a negative view of the self

d)

Encourages reparative action

75.

Guilt is generally associated with:

a)

Desire for punishment

b)

Awareness of violating a moral rule

c)

Lack of empathy

d)

Externalized blame

76.

Emotional coaching parents:

a)

Dismiss negative emotions

b)

Ignore tantrums

c)

Help children label and manage emotions

d)

Focus on discipline only

77.

High emotional intelligence in children is linked to:

a)

More frequent crying

b)

Greater impulsivity

c)

Better peer relations

d)

Poor academic outcomes

78.

Children begin to understand conflicting emotions (e.g., happy and sad) at around:

a)

2 years

b)

3 years

c)

4–5 years

d)

6 months

79.

According to Baumrind, which parenting style combines high warmth and high control?

a)

Authoritarian

b)

Permissive

c)

Neglectful

d)

Authoritative

80.

Authoritarian parents are typically:

a)

Warm and communicative

b)

Demanding with low responsiveness

c)

Lenient with no rules

d)

Emotionally absent

81.

Permissive parenting is characterized by:

a)

Firm control with high warmth

b)

Few rules and high responsiveness

c)

Physical punishment

d)

Uninvolved behavior

82.

Neglectful parenting can result in:

a)

Secure attachments

b)

Increased independence

c)

Poor self-regulation and social skills

d)

High academic achievement

83.

Which factor most influences the impact of divorce on child outcomes?

a)

Child’s age only

b)

Marital conflict and how it’s handled

c)

Whether parents remarry

d)

Presence of siblings

84.

Research shows that children benefit when divorced parents:

a)

Compete for attention

b)

Use children as messengers

c)

Engage in cooperative co-parenting

d)

Sever all communication

85.

Intergenerational transmission of abuse refers to:

a)

Trauma from media

b)

Cultural parenting practices

c)

Abused parents who abuse their children

d)

Parenting books used across generations

86.

Which is not a recognized form of child maltreatment?

a)

Physical abuse

b)

Emotional support

c)

Neglect

d)

Sexual abuse

87.

One effective intervention for preventing child maltreatment includes:

a)

Corporal punishment

b)

School-based assessments

c)

Home visitations supporting parents

d)

Isolating abusive families

88.

Sibling relationships during early childhood are often characterized by:

a)

Indifference

b)

Imitation and rivalry

c)

Peer rejection

d)

Formal cooperation

89.

First-born children are more likely to:

a)

Be rebellious

b)

Take on leadership roles

c)

Be neglected

d)

Have poor school performance

90.

LGBTQ+ families:

a)

Harm children's development

b)

Show no difference in child outcomes

c)

Should be discouraged from parenting

d)

Have less parenting competence

91.

Which is a key factor in evaluating parenting effectiveness?

a)

Number of children

b)

Quality of interaction

c)

Income level

d)

Length of marriage

92.

Children from lower SES backgrounds are more likely to:

a)

Be overstimulated

b)

Have limited access to enriching experiences

c)

Avoid screen time

d)

Experience overparenting

93.

Cultural variations in parenting styles highlight that:

a)

Only Western parenting is effective

b)

Culture does not impact parenting

c)

There are diverse ways to raise competent children

d)

Authoritative parenting is universal

94.

Working parents today report:

a)

Low satisfaction

b)

Less time than previous generations

c)

More time with children than past generations

d)

No challenges

95.

Which parenting style is most associated with children’s academic success and social competence?

a)

Neglectful

b)

Permissive

c)

Authoritarian

d)

Authoritative

96.

Emotional abuse in childhood often results in:

a)

Strong coping skills

b)

Attachment issues

c)

Enhanced social competence

d)

Higher grades

97.

One goal of parent-infant psychotherapy is to:

a)

Teach discipline

b)

Improve maternal-infant attachment

c)

Eliminate tantrums

d)

Increase playtime

98.

Parenting that promotes autonomy and emotional support is best aligned with:

a)

Social learning theory

b)

Authoritative style

c)

Overprotective behavior

d)

Egocentrism

99.

Peer relations in early childhood are important for:

a)

Physical growth

b)

Emotional development and social skills

c)

Language suppression

d)

Sleep regulation

100.

Associative play involves:

a)

Competitive games

b)

Playing alone

c)

Sharing and interacting without organized goals

d)

Structured roles

101.

Parallel play is when children:

a)

Play competitively

b)

Play together with rules

c)

Play independently but near others

d)

Share common goals