Child Development

Mid Term

According to the text, the term "young child" applies to what age range?

Birth to eight

An atypically developing child might be observed

struggling with puzzles others his age have mastered

Authentic assessment is defined as which of the following?

performance that reflects a required skill

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct addresses responsibilities in which of the following areas?

families, communities, chilfdren

The text describes which of the following ways adults can create an appropriate learning environment for children identified as ADD or ADHD?

The text defines perception as which of the following?

the brain’s interpretation of physical sensations

Self-confidence, critical to maintaining an interest in learning, can be encouraged by employing which of the following?

According to the text, which of the following represents an important guideline when introducing digital media to the classroom?

The text offers which of the following as a way digital media can be used to support learning for children with disabilities?

Assistive technology can promote healthy development by helping students interact and improve their functional capabilities.

Homeless children are more likely to experience which of the following?

Two areas of danger to children that are especially rampant in the US include which of the following?

substance abuse and AIDS

Which of the following describe maternal experiences and personal habits that can influence a developing fetus?

The neonatal period is described as which of the following?

the first two weeks after birth

Which of the following describe characteristics of Vygotsky’s first stage of development?

The child does not view himself or herself as separate from the adult

Symptoms of poor health that may indicate more serious problems include which of the following?

Jean Piaget identified six substages of sensorimotor development. Which of the following describe characteristics of these stages?

The text describes three major areas of cognitive development that occur during infancy, including which of the following?

According to the text, infants begin to imitate speech at about what age?

10 Months

Which of the following describe ways in which frequent turnover in child care centers can have an impact on infant attachment security?

Nine months appears to be the critical amount of time needed for infants to develop a secure relationship.

Which of the following are described as characteristics of attachment?

Infants become attached to the people who play and interact with them.

The text cites several important functions served by infant-adult interactions, including which of the following?

According to the text, toddlers are rapidly developing which of these sets of competencies?

motor, cognitive, and affective skills

For both Freud and Erikson, the central focus of the early toddler stage centers around which of the following?

Toilet Training

According to Vygotsky, one of the distinguishing characteristics of the toddler years is which of the following?

thought is not yet verbal