WorksheetsCHILD DEVELOPMENT – CHAPTER I – STUDY GUIDE
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
When observing a group of children, you should look for similarities and differences in their behavior.
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False
Before the twentieth century, children frequently worked in factories or other adult workplaces.
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False
when you are observing children, it is a good idea to share your opinions of children's behavior with your friends
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true
you should keep a written record of what you see when you are observing children
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False
you learn more about children by reading about them than by observing them
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true
The life stage between childhood and adulthood is adolescence?
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False
Most scientists believe that both nature and nurture affect the way a child develops.
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False
Sigmund Freud believed that childhood experiences had little effect on people's adult life.
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False
The stages of development are similar for all children all over the world.
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False
100 years ago, children's clothes were more casual than they are today
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False
Free public school has been available throughout the United States since the early.
1800's
1700's
1900's
1600's
Children's need for love has increased as society has become more complex
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False
By studying children, you can have a better understanding of why they feel, think, and act the way they do.
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False
When you are confident that you are good at caring for children, children may feel more secure with you.
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False
What is true concerning childhood?
it is a time of rapid development
it is a time of being dependent on caregivers
it is a time of preparation for adult life.
all of the above
What have researcher 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 characteristic would most likely be shown by a person with high self-esteem?
Many friends
truancy
poor performance in school
all of the above
which is NOT a developmental task that teens must work on?
developing an identity
establishing roots
becoming independent
getting an education
A subjective is:
a question that requires a personal opinion or explanation
a question with only one correct answer
a question that can be answered with yes or no
a question that is always about science
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 it important to know before observing a child?
a developmental skills the child has
your purpose in observing the child
the child's social development
the child's emotional development
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
Any activity that arouses a child's sense of sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell is considered ____________.
stimulation
nutrition
discipline
education
26. A ____________ count is a tally of how many times a specific behavior occurs.
frequency
duration
interval
latency
27. ____________ refers to not sharing private information with those who are not authorized to obtain it.
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Authentication
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
frequency
interval
A child has more control over a ball the hundredth time he performs the action than the second time he did it because:
repeating a task reinforces the pathways in the brain making them stronger, therefore, making it easier to perform the task
the ball changes shape over time
the child gets stronger each time
the ball becomes lighter with use
Caregivers might observe a child for which of the following reasons?
to learn the child's personality, learn how to adapt to meet the child's needs, and to determine if the child has any disabilities.
To punish the child, ignore behavior, and avoid responsibility
To entertain themselves, avoid work, and gossip
To compare children unfairly, create competition, and discourage learning
what statement about an observation is subjective?
Jamie kicked Sonya because he was angry.
Sonya knocked down Jamie's block town.
Jamie kicked Sonya after she took his block.
Sonya sat in a corner while the other children were having their snack.
