WorksheetsHG&D Ch 6: Toddler
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Compare and contrast Erikson and Vygotsky's developmental theories for the toddler stages.
Erikson focuses on development through independence and autonomy without feelings of shame and doubt, while Vygotsky focuses on interactions with caregivers helping the toddler develop and learn on their level
Vygotsky focuses on development through caregivers meeting toddlers needs developing trust and mistrust, while Erikson focuses on interactions with caregivers helping the toddler develop and learn on their level
Piaget focuses on toddler development through stages of trust vs mistrust and autonomy vs shame and doubt.
Only Piaget's theory is relevant to toddler development.
Developmental milestones often achieved during the toddler years include:
Walking independently
Reading fluently
Solving complex math problems
Driving a bicycle
Toddlers are between ___ and ___ years of age.
1 and 3
2 and 4
3 and 5
4 and 6
By age 3, toddlers weigh about ___ pounds.
32
25
40
18
Toddlers typically need to drink 2 cups of whole milk each day to promote ________ growth.
bone
muscle
hair
fingernails
When toddlers become fearful and have nightmares, what do they need to feel safe and secure?
Comforting
Punishment
Isolation
Ignoring
According to many experts, toilet learning should not start until the young child is ready and able to ________.
exert bodily control
speak in full sentences
count to ten
tie their shoes
At what age does toilet learning usually not happen until?
At least 18 months of age
At least 6 months of age
At least 12 months of age
At least 48 months of age
What do inoculations do?
they provide extra vitamins, because nutrition alone prevents disease
They make toddlers sick temporarily, because illness is necessary for growth.
They expose the toddler to weakened or inactive pathogens, helping the immune system build protection against serious illnesses.
They provide extra vitamins, because nutrition alone prevents disease.
What is the age range of toddlers?
between the ages of 1 and 3 years
between the ages of 3 and 5 years
between the ages of 6 and 8 years
between the ages of 9 and 12 years
Gross- and fine-motor skills of toddlers include which of the following?
Gross-motor skills involve walking and running; fine-motor skills involve grasping and manipulating objects.
Gross-motor skills involve drawing and coloring; fine-motor skills involve jumping and climbing.
Gross-motor skills involve speaking; fine-motor skills involve listening.
Gross-motor skills involve reading; fine-motor skills involve writing.
How can caregivers promote bone growth in toddlers?
by giving them 2 cups of whole milk to drink each day
by limiting their calcium intake
by avoiding all dairy products
by giving them only fruit juice
About how many hours of sleep do toddlers need each night?
10 to 15 hours
5 to 7 hours
7 to 9 hours
15 to 18 hours
What is an inoculation and what is its purpose?
a substance given in shot form, produce or boost immunity to a specific disease
a type of surgery to remove infected tissue
a method of diagnosing diseases using blood tests
a way to cure diseases using herbal remedies
Fill in the blank: According to Piaget’s theory, toddlers are still in the ______ stage.
sensorimotor
preoperational
concrete operational
formal operational
At what age do toddlers start developing more sophisticated thought processes?
6 to 12 months
12 to 18 months
18 to 24 months
24 to 36 months
Helping a toddler to learn on their level is called what?
scaffolding
mentoring
disciplining
ignoring
Vygotsky called the interface of learning the zone of proximal development (ZPD), or the level at which a child can learn with help. What does ZPD stand for?
Zone of Practical Development
Zone of Proximal Development
Zone of Personal Development
Zone of Primary Development
By the end of the toddler years, children can usually say several ______ words.
hundred
thousand
dozen
million
Which of the following statements is true?
A) Talking to a toddler weakens neuron pathways.
B) Strong synapses are more likely to be lost as the brain develops.
C) Talking often to a toddler helps strengthen neuron pathways.
D) The brain stops developing after toddlerhood.
Toddlers often use one word to describe a whole group of items. These are called ________.
holophrases
telegraphic speech
overextensions
babbling
Toddlers learn to combine words into two-word combinations. This is called ________.
telegraphic speech
babbling
overextension
holophrastic speech
Fill in the blank: ________ has a huge impact on learning.
Social interaction
Weather
Furniture arrangement
Color of shoes
Toddlers explore their environments by:
using their senses and movement
reading books independently
solving complex puzzles
following strict routines
The zone of proximal development refers to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance. Which theorist is known for ZPD?
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
B.F. Skinner
John Dewey
