WorksheetsReview Unit 5 Child Development
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the set of mental skills that include working memory, flexibility, and self-control that is used throughout one’s life?
neurons
synapse
cell body
executive function
Which is true about executive function?
Executive function stops developing by age five.
Executive function is not needed after graduation.
Executive function is not present at birth; it must be developed.
Brain development is shaped only by positive experiences, which shape executive function.
Which executive function skill is the ability to quickly switch gears and find new ways to solve problems?
working memory
mental flexibility
toxic stress
self-control
What part of the brain helps with thinking, memory, behavior, and movement?
frontal lobe
parietal lobe
occipital lobe
temporal lobe
What part of the brain manages hearing, learning, and feelings?
frontal lobe
parietal lobe
occipital lobe
temporal lobe
Which lobe of the brain is involved in executive function skills?
frontal lobe
parietal lobe
occipital lobe
temporal lobe
Which years are critical for developing executive function skills?
0–8
0–5
3–7
7–13
What is the main purpose of a neuron?
to keep information in the brain
to send and relay signals from other neurons
to communicate and connect with the frontal lobe
to plan, focus attention, remember, and juggle multiple tasks
What is the main function of dendrites?
to send signals to other neurons
to receive signals from other neurons
to produce energy for the cells' functions
to plan, focus attention, remember, and juggle multiple tasks
Six-year-old Lena took a deep breath before responding to another child that took her toy. This is an example of which executive function skill?
working memory
mental flexibility
self-control
reflex
Which executive function skill helps a person to switch between tasks?
health
working memory
mental flexibility
self-control
What is one effect of toxic stress?
self-control
health problems
mental flexibility
starting kindergarten late
What is an example of an adverse childhood experience that can lead to toxic stress in a child?
when a child experiences abuse or neglect in a family without adequate adult support
when a child experiences the joy of celebrating a birthday
when a child experiences becoming a big brother
when a child experiences not having any friends
What are traumatic experiences in a person’s life occurring before the age of 18 that a person remembers as an adult?
adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
household dysfunction
resiliency
neglect
What are the three types of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can occur with children?
abuse, arguing, and domestic violence
abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction
abuse, arguing, and household dysfunction
abuse, executive function, and domestic violence
Which of the following is commonly associated with neglect and parent addiction?
abuse.
lack of sleep.
sibling rivalry.
lack of entertainment.
What could cause a child to have toxic stress?
poor health
parent addictions
executive function
parent reading to child
Which is an example of the guiding principle that each child develops within a culture?
build positive relationships with children
promote the development of the whole child
respect and value the diversity of children and families
help children and families make smooth transitions, and strengthen programs for children of all ages
Which domain of development is related to children’s ability to control and use their large muscles to explore their environment and small muscles to manipulate objects around them?
cognitive development
approaches to play and learning
health and physical development
language development and communication
Which is a domain of development?
cognitive
reading
science
Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) helps parents and teachers to understand that:
context where development occurs has no relation to development.
all children develop in the same order, but not at the same age.
all children develop in the same order, at the same age.
some children will develop slowly and are behind.
What domain of development focuses on self-care and safety awareness?
cognitive development
approaches to learning
health and physical development
emotional and social development
Inclusive environments allow for:
children to be separated by skill.
children to be separated by gender.
children to be placed together regardless of skill.
children to be placed together regardless of gender.
Which domain of development is related to children using their imagination and curiosity to engage in activities such as pretending to be superheroes?
approaches to play and learning
health and physical development
emotional and social development
language development and communication
What domain of development focuses on building a sense of self?
cognitive
health and physical
emotional and social
language development and communication
Which domain of development is related to children developing a sense of self by expressing positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do?
language development and communication
emotional and social development
health and physical development
approaches to play and learning
