WorksheetsUnit 1 - Review: Child Development
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following is a safety hazard to be aware of when caring for children?
Choking hazards from small objects
Providing age-appropriate toys
Supervising children at all times
Keeping cleaning supplies out of reach
The 4 domains of child development are: List all four domains.
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social
Physical, Mathematical, Emotional, Social
Physical, Intellectual, Creative, Social
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Linguistic
Categories of children's rights include:
An identity
Express themselves and have access to information
A Family
A safe and healthy life
Right to Vote
What is the definition of Child Development?
The scientific study of children from conception to adolescence
The process of teaching children in schools
The study of adult behavior and psychology
The analysis of economic growth in developing countries
Factors that influence growth and development are...
Heredity, Environment
Diet, Exercise
Climate, Technology
Education, Occupation
Which of the following is NOT a part of brain wiring?
Axons
Neurons
Synapse
Dendrites
Plasticity
What is plasticity in brain development?
The ability of the brain to be shaped and reshaped which is greatest early in life.
The process by which neurons die off as we age.
The inability of the brain to adapt to new experiences.
The fixed structure of the brain that cannot change after birth.
What is meant by 'windows of opportunity' in child development?
A prime period in a child's life for developing a particular skill if given the chance to do so.
A time when children are most likely to fall ill.
A period when children should avoid learning new things.
A stage when children are not influenced by their environment.
What is developmental delay?
When a child performs like a younger child
When a child learns faster than peers
When a child skips developmental milestones
When a child never needs help
What is developmental acceleration?
When a child performs like an older child
When a child performs below their age level
When a child skips developmental milestones
When a child develops at the same rate as peers
What is the age range for the Prenatal Stage?
conception - birth
birth - 2 years
2 years - 6 years
6 years - 12 years
What is the age range for the Neonatal Stage?
birth – 1 month of age
1 month – 1 year of age
1 year – 3 years of age
3 years – 5 years of age
What is the age range for the Infancy Stage?
1 month of age – 12 months of age
13 months of age – 24 months of age
Birth – 1 month of age
2 years of age – 5 years of age
What is the age range for the Toddler Stage?
12 – 36 months of age
3 – 5 years of age
6 – 12 months of age
36 – 60 months of age
What is the age range for the Preschool Stage?
3 – 6 years of age
6 – 12 years of age
1 – 3 years of age
12 – 18 years of age
What is the age range for the School-age Stage?
6 – 12 years of age
3 – 5 years of age
13 – 18 years of age
1 – 3 years of age
What is the best way to learn about human behavior?
Observation
Guessing
Ignoring
Assuming
Direct observation of children means:
Watching children in their natural environments
Asking children to fill out questionnaires
Reading about children in textbooks
Listening to reports from other adults
Indirect observation of children means:
Observation done by methods other than watching children, including asking other people questions about the children and observing the products children make.
Watching children directly in a classroom setting.
Recording children's behavior using only video cameras.
Assessing children only through standardized tests.
Which of the following are guidelines for observing children?
Observe children without interfering and record observations objectively.
Give instructions to children during observation and ignore their behavior.
Only observe children when they are misbehaving and make assumptions.
Share your observations with other children and compare them.
Growth and Development are ________.
Constant
Irregular
Temporary
Unpredictable
Growth and Development are ________ and ________.
Gradual and Continuous
Sudden and Discontinuous
Irregular and Sporadic
Random and Unpredictable
Growth and Development Happen in ________ Steps.
Sequenced
Random
Irregular
Unplanned
Growth and Development Happen at ________ Rates.
Different
Constant
Equal
Similar
What are three factors that affect the rate of growth and development?
Heredity, environment, and motivation.
Age, gender, and color preference.
Diet, sleep, and favorite sport.
Language, clothing, and music taste.
Growth and Development have _______ Parts.
Interrelated
Separate
Unrelated
Opposite
Which aspects interact in complex ways during growth and development?
A) Physical, mental, and social-emotional aspects
B) Only physical aspects
C) Only mental aspects
D) Only social-emotional aspects
What is meant by the term 'window of opportunity' as described in the passage?
A time when a person can learn a new task because the body is physically ready, caregivers encourage and support, and the child feels a strong desire to learn.
A period when a person is unable to learn new skills due to lack of motivation.
A time when only adults can learn new things effectively.
A phase when learning is discouraged by caregivers and the environment.
